Federal grant · Rural Business-Cooperative Service

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Status
Open
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Dec 7, 2026
Est. total funding
$6.0M
Award range
$50K – $2.0M
Expected awards
6
Opportunity number
RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

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

About this grant

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.

Instrument
Grant
Activity
Agriculture
Assistance listings
10.381
Cost sharing
Required
Last updated
Sep 3, 2026

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