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Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants is sponsored by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD). This grant provides funding to establish, retain, expand, attract, or develop value-added agricultural processing in Michigan, or to expand or develop regional food systems or access to healthy food.
Focus areas include urban agriculture, value-added food production/processing, food hub development, and food access.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must provide a minimum of 30% matching funds. Nonprofits are eligible and can include up to 10% administrative costs. Applicants must be registered as a vendor with the State of Michigan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants is funded by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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