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Business Builder Grant (Heartland Regional Food Business Center) is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by Heartland Regional Food Business Center). This grant provides financial assistance towards projects focused on meeting regional needs and increasing capacity among food and farm businesses working toward expansion in local and regional food markets.
It funds new or expanding food businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and nine counties in northwest Arkansas through value-added opportunities and diversification of on-farm activities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New or expanding food businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and nine counties in northwest Arkansas, focusing on value-added opportunities and diversification of on-farm activities. Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Business Builder Grant (Heartland Regional Food Business Center) is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by Heartland Regional Food Business Center). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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