MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Open. Closes December 7, 2026, 46 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service , opportunity number RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP |
| Assistance listing | 10.381 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Posted | September 8, 2026 |
| Closes | December 7, 2026 |
| Award range | $50,000 to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) County governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) State governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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 |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- ad-2106.pdf (Full Announcement)
- MPPEP3 Round 2 Application Checklist .pdf (Full Announcement)
- MPPEP 3 Round 2 Application_Template.docx (Full Announcement)
- MPPEP NOFO Final.pdf (Full Announcement)
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