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ActiveU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Southwest Regional Food Business Center · 2026

Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Southwest Regional Food Business Center
Funding: Competitive awards of up to $100,000; Technical Assistance-linked awards from $5,000 to $25,000.
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Agricultural producers, growers, value-added producers, aggregators, distributors, processors, food hubs, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, retailers, and farmers markets are eligible.

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Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Southwest Regional Food Business Center. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Southwest Regional Food Business Center – <em><strong><a href="https://us02web. zoom. us/meeting/register/tZElcOispjgiE9ww3FCDH1aJayJ05G1CSoKC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join us at our upcoming webinar!

</a></strong></em> The Southwest Regional Food Business Center is pleased to announce 73 Business Builder Awards to small and mid-sized farm and food businesses across the Southwest region.

Learn more about the work of the Southwest Regional Food Business Center through our impact page, featuring an interactive storymap, impact stories, partner highlights, and more The Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah through coordination, technical assistance and capacity building.

The Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah through coordination, technical assistance and capacity building. The Center’s free quarterly webinar series features innovative projects led by Center partners across our region.

Attendees recieve the opportunity to learn more about initiatives related to business development and capacity assistance for local producers, farmers, and ranchers. The Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah through coordination, technical assistance and capacity building.

The Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah through coordination, technical assistance and capacity building. The Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah through coordination, technical assistance and capacity building.

Advancing Technical Assistance through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center The USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center accelerates a resilient, diverse, and competitive local food system for food and farm businesses across our region of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Technical Assistance is one of three pillars of services, alongside coordination and capacity building, in delivering this mission.

Stay engaged with the Southwest Regional Food Business Center and read about what’s happening across the region! Explore resources and programs that are dedicated to bolstering farmers and food businesses across the region!

Wildfire Resilience Program The California Alliance for Family Farmers provides resources and assistance regrading specialized recovery and preparedness resources, training opportunities, and emergency funding for small farms and communities in California impacted by wildfire and those seeking to prepare against future threats.

Whole Farm/Micro Farm Agent List for 2024 Crop Year The USDA Risk Management Agency has developed the Whole Farm/Micro Farm Agent List for 2024 Crop Year. The resource lists 1,135 crop insurance agents, in all 50 states, who have experience selling Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm policies.

Western Growers Carbon Robotics Case Study (April 2024) Western Growers its first case study in a series that explores the transformative power of automation in agriculture. This Case Study focuses on Carbon Robotics impacts operations.

“We are very excited to work with an amazing array of public and private sector partners to support innovative food systems’ initiatives and efforts that help farmers and food businesses to grow, thrive, and enhance food security for our communities. ” — Glenda Humiston, University of California Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources USDA Decision Regarding the Southwest Regional Food Business Center On July 15th, the U.

S Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement to end funding for the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) program. The USDA Southwest Regional Food Center has issued the following statement below.

Eligibility Requirements

Agricultural producers, growers, value-added producers, aggregators, distributors, processors, food hubs, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, retailers, and farmers markets are eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural producers, growers, value-added producers, aggregators, distributors, processors, food hubs, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, retailers, and farmers markets are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program offer?

The current listing shows competitive awards of up to $100,000; Technical Assistance-linked awards from $5,000 to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program?

Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Southwest Regional Food Business Center. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Southwest Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Award Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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