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USDA-RBCS offers this federal opportunity for work related to Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
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MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant
USDA-RBCS offers this federal opportunity for work related to Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
Official application
Award
$50,000–$2,000,000
Deadline
December 7, 2026
51 days
No signup · Source checked 10/16/2026
Decision snapshot
Potential award
$50,000–$2,000,000
Official deadline
December 7, 2026
51 days
Eligibility evidence
2 confirmed criteria
5 checks available
Application load
High effort
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What this grant funds
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.
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Decision economics
Size the opportunity
Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.
- Award range
- $50,000–$2,000,000
- Total program funding
- $6,000,000
- Expected awards
- 6
- Geography
- National
- Cost share
- Required
- Assistance listing
- Not specified
Mission alignment
Compare your program with Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development.
Geographic fit
National
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Working plan
Build the application
The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.
Requirements captured
- Other requirements
- 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
- Submission system
- Grants.gov
- Attachments
- USDA MPPEP-3 Website, AD-2106 Questionnaire to Assist in the Assessment of USDA Compliance with Civil Rights Laws, MPPEP3 Round 2 Application Checklist, MPPEP3 Round 2 Application Template, MPPEP3 Round 2 Notice of Funding Availability
- Contact
- Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst · mppep@usda.gov · 785-271-2733
Official deadline
December 7, 2026
High effort based on requirements currently captured.
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.
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Source record
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- Verification
- verified
- Source
- grants gov
- Last checked
- 10/16/2026, 1:18:23 PM
- Content updated
- 10/16/2026, 1:18:23 PM
- Review
- Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
Material changes
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant.
Is MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant currently open?
Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is December 7, 2026, with 51 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.
How much funding does MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant provide?
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant lists $50,000–$2,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $6,000,000. USDA-RBCS expects to make approximately 6 awards, although the final number may vary.
Who can apply to MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant?
State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized);… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.
Does MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant require matching funds?
Yes. A cost-share or matching requirement is recorded for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant. Confirm the required percentage, eligible contribution types, documentation, and whether the commitment must be secured at submission—the current summary should not replace the official budget rules.
What should I prepare before applying to MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Grant?
High effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from December 7, 2026 using the preparation plan above.