This grant supports independent state meat and seafood processing facilities aiming to increase production, efficiency, and capacity. Eligible projects include equipment and infrastructure upgrades, labor and training initiatives, value-added processing, and other facility needs. Funding targets processors of beef, pork, small ruminants, seafood, and catfish under state or federal inspection.
Applicants must be state or federally inspected independent meat or seafood processors contracting with livestock producers or seafood harvesters. Matching funds of $1 for every $2 granted are required from non-federal/state sources.
