MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is offered by Rural Business-Cooperative Service . Max award: $2,000,000. Applications close on Dec 7, 2026.

Opportunity number	RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
Agency	Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Status	Posted
Posted	Sep 8, 2026
Closes	Dec 7, 2026
Award ceiling	$2,000,000
Award floor	$50,000
Total program funding	$6,000,000
Expected awards	6
Who can apply	County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments, Small businesses, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Category	Agriculture

Summary (excerpt)

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 …

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