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Find similar grantsMeat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant * Frequently Asked Questions * How to Become an Application Reviewer * Return to Grants and Opportunities The Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program assists currently operational meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities in obtaining a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) or the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA); or to operate as a State-inspected facility that is compliant with FMIA or PPIA under a respective Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) program.
* Improving meat and poultry slaughter and processing capacity and efficiency; * Developing new and expanding existing markets; * Increasing capacity and better meeting consumer and producer demand; * Maintaining strong inspection and food safety standards; * Obtaining a larger commercial presence; and * Increasing access to slaughter/processing facilities for smaller farms and ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged producers, veteran producers, and/or underserved communities.
* 2022 MPIRG Request for Applications (RFA) (pdf) * Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance * AMS NEPA Attestation Form (pdf) * Grant Opportunities Fact Sheet: Funding expanded market channels for animal production and livestock products (pdf) * Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Webinar Video * 2021 Request for Applications (pdf) * Project Narrative (docx) * Do you qualify for the MPIRG Grant?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Project narrative (DOCX template) and AMS NEPA Attestation Form. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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