USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program Clarifications
The USDA sent out administrative notice (AN) 4803 and 4802 dated May 17th to their state Rural Development offices regarding the Value-Added Producre Grant (VAPG) program. An administrative notice provides clarification to the program’s regulations . These two AN’s provide guidance on an important scoring criterion and on submission of multiple applications. These guidances are […]
VAPG Webinar May 6th
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is partnering with USDA Rural Development to hold a webinar on the Value-Added Producer Grant program for prospective applicants and groups that work with farmers and ranchers. What: Value Added Producer Grant Program Outreach When: May 6, 2:00-3:30pm EST Where: www.ReadyTalk.com Use the link above and the following ID/Passcode to login and join the webinar […]
USDA VAPG announced! -Due July 7 for hard copy applications
The USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program was announced May 8th with the latest application deadline of July 7th for planning grants and working capital grants.