Pandemic Relief Activities: Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity - Technical Assistance Grants

Objective

This program establishes technical assistance to support the applicants and awardees of USDA grant programs which focus on expanding domestic meat and poultry processing capacity, as part of a strategy to build a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient U.S. food supply chain.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Eligible entities must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the geographic area of the United States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Who Benefits

• Other

Ultimately, the technical assistance provided under these cooperative agreements will benefit the recipients of U.S. Department of Agriculture financing grants for meat and poultry processing expansion and inspection readiness. These may include independent business owners, entrepreneurs, producers, and other groups, such as cooperatives and worker associations.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Erin.Morris@usda.gov
202-720-5115