Local Meat Capacity Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is designed to support the expansion and diversification of meat and poultry processing capacity to help increase processor income; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; raise the bar on worker health, safety, training, and wages for meatpacking jobs; spur collaboration among producers and workers; prompt state, tribal, and private co-investment; and provide consumers with more product choices.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Beneficiaries
- Other
Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Small Business Person, Consumer, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Women, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural
How to Apply
Award Procedure
AMS outlines the application requirements and merit review process in each grant program’s RFA. Applicants are required to use the RFA to apply for grant funds. After the application deadline has passed, applications will be reviewed and scored against the benchmarks for high-quality proposals described in the RFA. Initial funding recommendation are passed to the Cooperative agreement holder for final review and selection of subrecipients. Cooperative agreement holder submits final award packet to USSA for review and concurrence.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Local Meat Capacity Grants (MCap) program supports small meat and poultry processing businesses with funds to provide more and better options to producers by increasing meat and poultry processing capacity.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Marketing Opportunities
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Meat and poultry processing equipment and facilities upgrades. Discretionary funds will be distributed as described in the request for applications.
Required Documentation
A grant is entered between the AMS and the eligible entity that submits an application and is selected. OMB Guidance for Grants Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 400 applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Recipients will be required to provide 50% of project costs. For underserved farmers and ranchers, or for other businesses that qualify under SBA categories of Small disadvantaged business, Women-owned small business, or veteran-owned small business, the required match funding contribution or cost share must provide 25% of the project costs.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements