Local Meat Capacity Grants

Objective

The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is designed to support the expansion and diversification of meat and poultry processing capacity to help increase processor income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; raise the bar on worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt state, tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more product choices.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Who Benefits

• Other

Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Small Business Person, Consumer, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Women, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

LocalMCap@usda.gov
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