GrantVerified June 5, 2026
Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)
USDA Rural Development (Rural Business-Cooperative Service) · Federal · National (USA)
Amount
Up to $200,000
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime.
Money-truth check
Grant. This is a true grant — money you don't repay.
Who qualifies (in plain words)
- Nationwide (rural focus)
- Business stage: Producers creating or expanding a value-added product
- Industry focus: Agriculture / value-added food & farm products
- Priority: Priority reserve for beginning, socially-disadvantaged, veteran & small producers; extra points for new applicants and requests <$125k
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