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Find similar grantsBusiness Builder Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Maryland Department of Agriculture and Northeast Regional Food Business Center. Provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses to scale operations and strengthen the food supply chain.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Business Builder Funding Opportunity Pending Regulations for Public Comments MDA Public Meetings Calendar Maryland Department of Agriculture Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Business Builder Funding Opportunity ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 25, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is pleased to partner with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to announce the launch of the first round of Business Builder sub-awards , designed to strengthen the Maryland and regional food systems by providing direct funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses, including aquaculture and wild-caught marine businesses.
Ten million dollars will be made available in this round, with awards ranging from $15,000 to $100,000 to support businesses in scaling their operations, expanding markets and connecting various segments of the regional food supply chain.
The Business Builder program will fund projects through three specialized funding tracks: Track 1: Equipment Acquisition ($25,000 – $50,000) Supports the purchase of specialized post-harvest equipment, such as wash-and-pack stations, refrigerated vans, cold storage units and food safety upgrades .
Track 2: Business Development ($15,000 – $25,000) Provides funding for business planning, financial guidance, supply chain analysis, food safety training, workforce development and strategy development. Track 3: Product & Market Expansion ($50,000 – $100,000) Assists businesses in expanding through new product development, market analysis, packaging supplies, kitchen appliances and software implementation. Applications opened Feb.
24 and will close April 7. Awardees will be announced in July, and funded projects will begin in August. To support prospective applicants, the Center published a pre-recorded webinar and will host four live informational webinars on March 3, March 11, March 19 and March 27 to answer technical questions and provide guidance on the application process.
The Northeast Regional Food Business Center was established in 2023 and is led by a collaborative structure that includes the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the NASDA Foundation, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Buffalo Go Green, Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement and various advisory councils.
For more details and to apply for the Business Builder subawards, visit the Northeast Regional Food Business Center website . If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to arrange an interview, please contact: Director of Communications 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 National Human Trafficking Hotline -- 24/7 Confidential For more information on human trafficking in Maryland click here .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses, including aquaculture and wild-caught marine businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000 to $100,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Business Builder Funding Opportunity is funded by Maryland Department of Agriculture and Northeast Regional Food Business Center. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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