MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
About This Grant
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Grant Summary
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is a Rural Business-Cooperative Service grant providing $50K to $2M for municipality, tribal government, small business. Applications are due 2026-12-07 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- 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
How to Apply
$50K–$2M
2026-12-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish from Rural Business-Cooperative Service , checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Rural Business-Cooperative Service before the deadline.
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MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish?
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is offered by Rural Business-Cooperative Service and is generally open to municipality, tribal government, small business, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish provide?
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish provides between $50K and $2M per award from Rural Business-Cooperative Service . Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish deadline?
Applications for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish are due 2026-12-07 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Rural Business-Cooperative Service , and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish?
To apply for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Rural Business-Cooperative Service .