Funding aims to help create new value-added products
als for initiatives aimed at reducing pollution and increasing resilience to impacts of climate change. Other key priorities include supporting rural communities through improved infra- structure and enhanced agricultural market opportunities. Some $31 million in funding is available through the program. Grants are awarded through a national competition. USDA said priority will be given to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranch- ers, small or medium farmers and farmer or rancher cooperatives.
Grant and matching funds can be used to cover processing costs, marketing and advertising expenses, and some inventory and salary expenses. Paper applications must be post- marked and delivered by mail, email or in person to the state office where the project is proposed by close of business on April 16. Electronic ap- plications will be accepted via Grants. gov until 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time on April 11. Additional information is available through local USDA Rural Development offices.
Federal funding is available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program to help farmers and ranchers generate new products and create mar- keting opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture may award up to $75,000 for planning activi- ties or up to $250,000 for capital expenses
related to producing and marketing val- ue-added agricultural products. Eligible applicants include indepen- dent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer or rancher cooperatives and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures. USDA said it is interested in propos-
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