Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, specifically targeting processors of invasive, wild-caught catfish species to increase processing capacity and opportunities, elevate incomes for fishers and processors, and provide …

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381 -- Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Open Open opportunity Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new, better and more processing options for meat and poultry producers.

The goal for MPPEP Phase 3 Round 2 is to support Processors of Invasive, Wild-Caught Catfish species by increasing Processing capacity and providing greater opportunity in this sector.

Strategies that can fulfill the goal of this NOFO and ensure lasting impacts include projects to increase Processing capacity; increase Processing volume; elevate incomes for both fishers and Processors; and to provide fair wages, and new, stable and safe job opportunities at Processing facilities to increase economic development in rural communities.

City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) For-profit organizations other than small businesses for‐profit and nonprofit entities, producer‐owned Cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, Tribes and Tribal Entities, State or local government entities, and other business types (regardless of legal structure Grantor contact information Program Management Division File name Description Last updated MPPEP_NOFO_Final.

pdf MPPEP3 Round 2 Notice of Funding Availability Sep 3, 2026 07:53 PM UTC MPPEP3_Round_2_Application_Checklist_. pdf MPPEP3 Round 2 Application Checklist Sep 3, 2026 07:53 PM UTC MPPEP_3_Round_2_Application_Template. docx MPPEP3 Round 2 Application Template Sep 3, 2026 07:54 PM UTC ad-2106.

pdf AD-2106 Questionnaire to Assist in the Assessment of USDA Compliance with Civil Rights Laws Link to additional information Closing: December 7, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.