This grant is designed to help businesses and organizations that process invasive, wild-caught catfish. The goal is to expand their processing capacity, which will benefit fishers and processors by creating more jobs and increasing economic development in rural areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for anyone involved in processing invasive, wild-caught catfish, including for-profit businesses, state and local governments, tribal governments, and individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not involved in processing invasive, wild-caught catfish
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Lack of a clear plan to increase processing capacity
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Financial statements
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Budget plan
- Business plan or strategic plan
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, state governments, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, and individuals. Essentially, any entity or individual involved in processing invasive, wild-caught catfish may apply.
Overview
This grant is for anyone involved in processing invasive, wild-caught catfish, including for-profit businesses, state and local governments, tribal governments, and individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not involved in processing invasive, wild-caught catfish
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Lack of a clear plan to increase processing capacity
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to expand processing capacity, increase processing volume, improve wages and job opportunities, and support economic development in rural communities.
Total Program Funding
$6,000,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 7, 2026(86 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 6, 2027
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather financial statements
- Document cost-sharing or matching funds
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Develop a budget plan
- Submit application by December 7, 2026