Funder: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Due Dates: October 6, 2025 (Phase III Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$1,000,000 per award (up to 50% of project costs) | ~$6,000,000 total program funding | Up to 24 months duration
Summary: Supports equipment purchases and facility upgrades to expand processing capacity for invasive wild-caught catfish, aiming to boost supply chain resiliency and reduce invasive species impacts.
Key Information: Requires 50% cost share; applicants must currently process or plan to process wild-caught catfish under USDA inspection and meet specific state invasive species plan requirements.