Grants for farmers creating value-added products — farm-to-table, artisan cheese, craft meats, specialty jams, agritourism, etc.
Planning: up to $75,000; Working Capital: up to $250,000 (requires 1:1 match)
Where: grants.gov or USDA Rural Development state office
Complexity: Very High — requires business plan, market research, feasibility study, budget, 3 letters of support
Required Forms:
Annual, typically spring (check grants.gov)
32 days remaining (~Apr 15, 2026)If you're turning raw products into something with higher value (cheese, jerky, wine, flour, etc.) this grant can fund your launch. Requires matching funds.
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Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer...
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