US grant · Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
$50,000 to $2,000,000 Closes December 7, 2026
Official listing and how to apply Full funding notice
Source: Grants.gov · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst |
|---|---|
| Part of | Department of Agriculture |
| Opportunity number | RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP |
| Amount per award | $50,000 to $2,000,000 |
| Total funding available | $6,000,000 |
| Opens | September 8, 2026 |
| Closes | December 7, 2026 (27 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Government, Nonprofits, Other (see listing), Tribal organizations |
| Applicant types listed | For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments |
| State or area | Nationwide |
| Cost sharing or match | Required |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Grants.gov |
| Last checked | November 10, 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Grants.gov:
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.
Eligibility
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
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