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Business Builder awards (through USDA Regional Food Business Centers) is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. These awards provide direct financial assistance to small and mid-sized farms and food businesses for business, market, and supply chain development projects. They aim to increase business viability, develop regional market opportunities, and expand supply chain capacity.
Awards can support staff time, business planning, software, specialized equipment for food safety, processing, and packaging, value chain coordination, product development, and marketing. Small and mid-sized farm and food businesses in Texas (excluding 53 counties in East Texas served by the Delta RFBC) and New Mexico are eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and mid-sized farm and food businesses (producers, processors, aggregators, distributors, and other businesses within the food supply chain) in Texas and New Mexico (specific counties apply, check with the respective Regional Food Business Center for eligibility). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Business Builder awards (through USDA Regional Food Business Centers) is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Mexico and Texas. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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