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Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. This program provides loan guarantees to lenders to facilitate financing for qualified borrowers and projects involved in the start-up or expansion of activities in the middle of the food supply chain. This includes businesses involved in aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of food.
The program aims to create a more resilient, diverse, and secure U.S. food supply chain. Unlike some other USDA programs, this loan program is not limited to rural businesses, though it prioritizes rural communities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified borrowers and projects in the middle of the food supply chain. This includes established businesses and start-ups. The loan program has reasonable credit requirements for borrowers, such as a minimum 680 credit score. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program is funded by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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