$18 Million of Value-Added Producer Grants Available

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Debra Frimerman

USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is accepting applications for $18 million in Value-Added Producer Grants.  Funds are available for value-added agricultural projects, including farm-based renewable energy projects, for either planning or working capital purposes.  Examples of eligible projects include developing ethanol and biodiesel plants, pelletizing biomass and installing anaerobic digesters.

The maximum grant award is $100,000 for a planning grant and $300,000 for a working capital grant.  Applicants must provide matching funds of at least 100% of the grant award.  Eligible applicants include (1) independent agricultural producers, (2) eligible agricultural producer groups, (3) farmer-owned or rancher-owned cooperatives and (4) majority controlled producer-based businesses.  

Check out our client alert on this opportunity for more information. 

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