Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA-RBCS)
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The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) helps farmers, ranchers, and related groups start or expand projects that add value to agricultural products. This could mean processing or marketing products in new ways to increase income. The grant supports planning and working capital projects that show they can be economically viable and sustainable.
Who it's for: This grant is for agricultural producers, groups of producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and businesses that are majority-controlled by producers. These entities should be looking to start or expand projects that add value to agricultural products.
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Eligible applicants include Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses. These entities must be involved in starting or expanding value-added activities related to agricultural products. All proposals must demonstrate economic viability and sustainability to compete for funding.
This grant is for agricultural producers, groups of producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and businesses that are majority-controlled by producers. These entities should be looking to start or expand projects that add value to agricultural products.
Funds can be used for planning or working capital projects related to processing and marketing value-added agricultural products. This includes generating new products, expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income.
Total Program Funding
$25,000,000
Expected Awards
185
Cost Sharing
Required
Award Range
$0 - $200,000
Deadline
Apr 22, 2026
Total Program Funding
$25,000,000
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