Value-Added Producer Grant
Limited submission
Grants help agricultural producers expand value-added activities like processing/marketing products, aiming to boost income and create opportunities; apply via the Grant Application Portal.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Rural Business-Cooperative Service has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Due Dates: April 17, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET, electronic submission only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 (planning grants) or $250,000 (working capital grants); project period up to 3 years; ~$30M total program funding
Summary: Supports agricultural producers and related groups in developing or expanding value-added activities to increase income and market opportunities.
Key Information: 100% matching funds required; applications must be submitted via the Grant Application Portal (not Grants.gov).
Description
This program assists agricultural producers, producer groups, cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to processing and/or marketing agricultural products. The goal is to generate new products, expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. Grants are awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects, and all proposals must demonstrate economic viability and sustainability.
