§ Federal grant opportunity · RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Rural Business-Cooperative Service is accepting applications for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish. The deadline is December 7, 2026 and the published award range is $50K – $2M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Rural Business-Cooperative Service
- Application deadline
- December 7, 2026
- Award range
- $50K – $2M
- Eligibility
- other, state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized native american tribal governments, other native american tribal organizations, small businesses, for profit organizations other than small businesses, county governments, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Agriculture
- Opportunity number
- RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before December 7, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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