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MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is a federal competitive grant from Rural Business-Cooperative Service for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$2M. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments. The application deadline is December 7, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$50K–$2M
Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

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.

Who can apply

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments; City or township governments; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses. 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

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source