USDA Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)
KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)
Funding Amount
Planning Grants: Up to $50,000; Working Capital Grants: Up to $200,000
Deadline
Closed
Grant Type
state
Overview
Helps farmers and agricultural producers turn raw commodities into higher-value products and reach new markets. Funds can be used for planning (feasibility studies, business and marketing plans) or working capital (processing, packaging, marketing, inventory, eligible salary expenses). Applicants must own and produce more than 50% of raw commodity and retain greater revenue from value-added product than raw commodity alone.
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