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Find similar grantsMeat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) Phase 4 - Processing Expansion Projects is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program provides grants to increase and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity in the United States, supporting the American Beef Industry.
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FSIS Small Plant Session Agenda National Division Contest Results USDA AMS Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) Phase 4 has been announced. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at: https://www. rd.
usda. gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program-phase-4#to-apply USDA will update opportunities for local and regional meat and food processors at this site. Details can be found at: https://www.
usda. gov/farming-and-ranching/financial-resources-farmers-and-ranchers/grants-and-loans Local Agriculture Market Program grants are now available. Here is link, they are due June 5th, 2026.
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gov/services/grants/lamp If you are interested in applying and need technical assistance, please contact us using the form below. The United States Department of Agriculture established the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity - Technical Assistance (MPPTA) Program to ensure that participants in USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain programs and initiatives have access to excellent scientific and technical assistance.
These supply chain initiatives include the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) Program and the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) and support the growth of domestic processing capacity for meat and poultry.
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provided funding to establish a nationwide network of technical support focusing on four key areas, or scopes: Federal Grant Application Management: Navigating federal grants processes and procedures, from pre-award application processes through post-award grant management compliance; Business Development and Financial Planning: Business and financial planning resources, market intelligence, and project/concept feasibility analyses; Meat and Poultry Processing Technical and Operational Support : Advice and resources to support the operational needs--including workforce development of processing plant development and utilization; and Supply Chain Development : Support for the development and maintenance of successful supply chain and marketing relationships between suppliers, processors, distributors, and customers.
Access to highly-skilled and experienced technical advisors located across industry, academia, and state and federal governments. Focused outreach to a diversity of meat and poultry processing stakeholders, including small, rural, minority-owned, Native American, and Tribal-owned businesses, and other underserved groups seeking to build or expand local and regional meat and poultry supply chain capacity.
General assistance with navigating USDA grant application and award processes, and guidance for successful post-award grant project management. One-on-one advising, including project and proposal reviews tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders ranging from small and very small businesses to regional concepts and established mid-sized processing companies.
Educational events, webinars, resources, and publications covering topics of interest for meat and poultry processing enterprises of all types. Note: The MPPTA Program does not offer or provide contractor services or financial capital. It does not offer grant writing or project management services, nor does the voluntary use of MPPTA guarantee the success of a grant application or the grant-funded project.
The Technical Assistance Officer for AMSA is Robert Maddock. For assistance inquiries please complete the form below, or you can email Rob at rmaddock@meatscience. org For technical assistance please complete the following form.
Technical Assistance Needed Federal Grant Application Help Business Development, Financial Planning, Feasibility Technical, Scientific, or Operational Support Please describe your project New facility with an existing business New facility with a new business Expansion of existing facility Seeking to become federally inspected Is your current business/facility? Please describe your need in as much detail as possible.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, producer-owned cooperatives, tribes, and tribal entities. Privately-owned entities must be independently owned and operated and domestically owned. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 to $2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) Phase 4 - Processing Expansion Projects is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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