Grant
Value-Added Producer Grants
USDA Rural Development
What you can get
Planning Grants up to $50,000; Working Capital Grants up to $200,000. Roughly $25 million available in FY2026. Matching funds required; project period up to 3 years. • 10% of funds each reserved for beginning/veteran/socially-disadvantaged producers, mid-tier value chain projects, and food programs. Applications go through USDA's Grant Application Portal (GAP).
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, co op
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- The FY2026 competition closed April 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Annual cycle - watch rd.usda.gov for the FY2027 notice.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, co-op. Match requirement: Matching funds generally required per funding notice..
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Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.