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Value-Added Producer Grant is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service that funds agricultural producers seeking to enter or expand value-added markets.
The program supports independent producers, agricultural producer groups, cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures in fisheries and seafood to develop value-added agricultural products and generate new market opportunities. Planning grants range from $75,000 to $250,000. The current application deadline is April 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants include independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, including those in fisheries and seafood sectors.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Value-Added Producer Grant Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:RDBCP-VAPG-2025 Funding Opportunity Title:Value-Added Producer Grant Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:190 Assistance Listings:10.
352 -- Value-Added Producer Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jan 16, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 17, 2025 Applications must be submitted through the Grant Application Portal by 11:59 p. m. ET on April 17, 2025.
Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 17, 2025 Applications must be submitted through the Grant Application Portal by 11:59 p. m. ET on April 17, 2025.
Archive Date:May 17, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 30,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business ## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Business-Cooperative Service Description:**Program Overview** The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of Value-Added Agricultural Products.
Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of the program. All proposals must demonstrate economic viability and sustainability to compete for funding.
Applications for the VAPG program must be completed through theGrant Application Portal(GAP). Before starting your application, we encourage, but do not require you to complete aVAPG Self-Assessmentsurvey to help confirm potential eligibility for the program. In addition, we recommend reaching out to your local Business Program Specialist to discuss your project.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Independent producers, agricultural producer groups, cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures in fisheries and seafood Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $75,000 - $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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