This USDA grant aims to build resilience and foster competition within the U.S. meat and poultry supply chain. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $1 billion investment, its primary goal is to expand processing capacity, focusing on small and midsized processors. Given the sector’s vulnerability, USDA prioritizes diversifying capacity and strengthening the system. Key objectives include boosting producer income and ownership in processing facilities, generating stable rural employment, and improving worker health, safety, training, and wages. The program also encourages collaboration, State, Tribal, and private co-investment, ultimately enhancing consumer choices.
Opportunity ID: 347620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Meat Capacity Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.189 — Local Meat Capacity Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is part of the broader Biden-Harris Administration $1 billion investment to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors. Given that the meat and poultry processing sector is particularly vulnerable to disruption, increasing capacity and promoting competition is a high priority for USDA. Based on public input, USDA identified an urgent need to expand and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity; increase producer income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; improve worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt State, Tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more choices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/localmcap |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The Local MCap Grant Team
LocalMCap@usda.gov Email:LocalMCap@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Document: SIMPLIFIED PROJECT NARRATIVE TEMPLATE – EQUIPMENT-ONLY PROJECTS | May 26, 2023 | |
| Title updated to match RFA. | Apr 19, 2023 | |
| Apr 19, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Meat Capacity Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.189 — Local Meat Capacity Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is part of the broader Biden-Harris Administration $1 billion investment to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors. Given that the meat and poultry processing sector is particularly vulnerable to disruption, increasing capacity and promoting competition is a high priority for USDA. Based on public input, USDA identified an urgent need to expand and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity; increase producer income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; improve worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt State, Tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more choices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/localmcap |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The Local MCap Grant Team
LocalMCap@usda.gov Email:LocalMCap@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Meat Capacity Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.189 — Local Meat Capacity Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses State governments City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is part of the broader Biden-Harris Administration $1 billion investment to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors. Given that the meat and poultry processing sector is particularly vulnerable to disruption, increasing capacity and promoting competition is a high priority for USDA. Based on public input, USDA identified an urgent need to expand and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity; increase producer income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; improve worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt State, Tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more choices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/localmcap |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The Local MCap Grant Team
LocalMCap@usda.gov Email:LocalMCap@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Meat Capacity Grants Fiscal Year 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.189 — Local Meat Capacity Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 Only applications submitted and validated by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses State governments City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is part of the broader Biden-Harris Administration $1 billion investment to expand processing capacity for small and midsized meat and poultry processors. Given that the meat and poultry processing sector is particularly vulnerable to disruption, increasing capacity and promoting competition is a high priority for USDA. Based on public input, USDA identified an urgent need to expand and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity; increase producer income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; improve worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt State, Tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more choices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.ams.usda.gov/localmcap |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The Local MCap Grant Team
LocalMCap@usda.gov Email:LocalMCap@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 347620 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023_LMCG_RFA_Compliant.pdf
Folder 347620 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> LocalMCap_ProjectNarrative_Simplified_Compliantv2.pdf
Folder 347620 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> LocalMCap_ProjectNarrative_Expansion_Compliant.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | The Local MCap Grant Team LocalMCap@usda.gov Email: LocalMCap@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.189 | USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017 | Local Meat Capacity Grant | PKG00281250 | May 26, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347620 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347620 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
347620 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347620 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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