USDA Rural Development Now Accepting
Value-Added Producer Grant Applications
Application Deadlines are March 5, 2020 for electronic applications or March 10, 2020 for paper applications
December 11, 2019
USDA Rural Development announced today they are now accepting applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Nationally, there is approximately $37 million available.
VAPG requires a 50% match and offers up to $75,000 for planning grants (i.e. feasibility studies, business plans, etc.), and up to $250,000 for working capital grants (i.e. processing costs, marketing and advertising, etc.).
Who can apply?
Independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer- or rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, as defined in the program regulation, are all eligible to apply for VAPG funds.
More information & training
Complete program details including application toolkits, forms, and relevant links are available online at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants/ca.
California staff will be hosting a web-based training on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. PST. To register, please contact one of the staff listed below. This training will be recorded and available for future reference.
California Contacts
All VAPG inquiries can be directed to:
Greg York, Davis - gregory.york@usda.gov or 530-792-5805
Robert Canepa, Eureka - robert.canepa@usda.gov or 707-832-5578
Tammy Laizure, Oroville - tammy.laizure@usda.gov or 530-693-3181
Matt Koch, Indio - matthew.koch@usda.gov or 760-347-3675 x115
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