Value added grants available
Source: Brownfield Ag News
January 30, 2008
Value-added grants available
USDA is accepting applications for 2008 Value Added Producer Grants. A total of $18.4 million is available to producers, producer groups and farmer cooperatives. Funds can be used for determining the viability of a potential value-added venture or for working capital. A maximum of $100,000 is available per planning grant, $300,000 is the maximum per working capital grant.
Last year, 162 recipients from 42 states received $22.6 million to implement innovative projects.
Application deadline is March 31st, details available from your local USDA Rural Development Office.
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