$75K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Helps agricultural producers develop business plans and marketing strategies for value-added products, expanding market access and increasing on-farm income for rural producers.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be an independent agricultural producer, farmer cooperative, or producer group
2.Working capital grants: up to $75K; planning grants: up to $75K
3.Product must be produced from agricultural commodities grown or raised by the applicant
4.50% cost-share required; in-kind contributions allowed
5.Priority: beginning/socially disadvantaged farmers and mid-tier value chains
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