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