GrantPostedDiscretionary

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4

Rural Business-Cooperative Service
RD-RBS-26-04
Application Deadline
Aug 7, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000
Total Program Funding
$60,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is seeking applications for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Phase 4 grants to improve meat and poultry processing capacity and support food and agricultural supply chain resiliency. The program covers processing expansion projects and simplified equipment-only projects, with required application materials including federal forms, a project narrative, a business plan with pro forma financial statements, evidence of customer demand, and other supporting documentation. Funding is divided between competitions for Very Small and Small Processors and for Intermediate Processors, and applicants must meet eligibility and inspection-status requirements; cost share is required. Applications are due August 7, 2026, with $60 million available in total, awards ranging from $10,000 to $2 million, and questions directed to mppep@usda.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses
Additional Eligibility Information

Producer-owned cooperatives Tribes Tribal Entities

Grant Documents

5 Files

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMay 7, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 7, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 6, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$2,000,000
Award Floor
$10,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$60,000,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Rural Business-Cooperative Service(USDA-RBCS)
Funding Category
Food and Nutrition
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

10.381

Official Sources