Cooperative Agreements with States for Intrastate Meat and Poultry Inspection
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To supply Federal assistance to states desiring to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.
The goal is to ensure consumers have a safe, wholesome, and properly labeled supply of meat and poultry products. By partnering with states, FSIS helps maintain food safety while allowing states to manage local inspection programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
An appropriate State or U.S. Territory agency administering State or Territorial meat or poultry inspection programs under laws equal to the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts.
Beneficiaries
- Consumer
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
It serves state governments, local meat and poultry processors, and ultimately consumers within the state. By supporting state-run inspection programs, it helps small and mid-sized processors operate locally without needing federal inspection, while still ensuring food safety for the public.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Interested States are to contact StateMPIProgramSubmissions@usda.gov for more information.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This listing serves state governments, local meat and poultry processors, and ultimately consumers within the state. By supporting state-run inspection programs, it helps small and mid-sized processors operate locally without needing federal inspection, while still ensuring food safety for the public. It allows states to maintain control and flexibility while meeting federal standards, creating a cooperative model that blends state oversight with federal support.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food Safety and Inspection
Other categories:
Regulation, Inspection, EnforcementComplaint InvestigationFood Supply Chain
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To assist States that operate meat and poultry inspection programs which are equal to Federal meat and poultry inspection.
Restrictions
Construction and Research related expenses are unallowable under our agreements. Employee terminal leave costs also unallowable.
Required Documentation
Receipt of State inspection mandatory laws, copies of regulations related to the laws, and State performance plans.
Matching Requirements
Federal Funding is reimbursed at a maximum of 50 percent of eligible program costs (9 CFR 321.1(c)). Cooperators in the program must fund the remainder of eligible costs via non-federal sources.
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