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MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Rural Business-Cooperative Service · RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
$50,000 – $2,000,000
2026-12-07-00-00-00
Confirm exact timezone in the announcement.Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), 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), For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments, County governments
Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.
Eligibility details
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
Matching funds & resources
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About this opportunity
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.
Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.
Review original source ↗Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.
Source fields and evidence
id: 363804
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opportunityNumber: RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
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opportunityTitle: MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
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revision: 0
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agencyDetails: {"code":"USDA-RBCS","seed":"USDA-RBCS","agencyName":"Rural Business-Cooperative Service ","agencyCode":"USDA-RBCS","topAgencyCode":"USDA"}
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owningAgencyCode: USDA-RBCS
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cfdas: [{"id":435337,"opportunityId":363804,"cfdaNumber":"10.381","programTitle":"Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program"}]
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"23","description":"Small businesses"},{"id":"02","description":"City or township governments"},{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"22","description":"For profit organizations other than small businesses"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"},{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"01","description":"County governments"}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"AG","description":"Agriculture"}]
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awardFloor: 50000
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awardCeiling: 2000000
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responseDate: Dec 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
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responseDateStr: 2026-12-07-00-00-00
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costSharing: true
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lastUpdatedDate: Sep 03, 2026 03:47:52 PM EDT
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status: posted
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