MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst is funding agriculture & rural projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 7, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$2M.
Apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
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.
Who can apply
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- Small businesses
- County governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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
Funding
Agency contact
Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst
Program Management Division USDA Rural Development RBCS
mppep@usda.govHow to apply
This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.
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