The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the Value-Added Producer Grant to empower Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures. This grant is designed to help these entities develop effective strategies for creating new marketing opportunities for their agricultural products. Its primary purpose is to assist in formulating viable business plans focused on the production of bio-based products derived from agricultural commodities. Ultimately, this initiative aims to enhance the economic potential of agricultural producers by supporting the creation of value-added goods and fostering innovation in the bio-based economy.
Opportunity ID: 114293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-11-02-VAPG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value Added Producer Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 250 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2011 Applications may be submitted either on paper or electronically by August 29, 2011. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2011 grant funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2011 Applications may be submitted either on paper or electronically by August 29, 2011. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2011 grant funding. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $37,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are:Independent Producers; Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives; Agricultural Producer Group; and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of this grant program is to help Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Agriculture Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop Business Plans for viable marketing opportunities regarding production of bio-based products from agricultural commodities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracey Kennedy
Program Manager Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracey Kennedy Program Manager Phone 202-720-8460 Email: CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.352 | RDBCP-11-02-VAPG | Value Added Producer Grant | PKG00071811 | Jun 28, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
114293 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
114293 Project-1.0.pdf
114293 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
114293 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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