Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

Grants that help agricultural producers plan or launch processing and marketing of value-added products made from their own raw commodities.

Run by

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development

Funding

Up to $200,000

Planning grants up to $50,000; working capital grants up to $200,000.

Your share

1:1 match equal to 100% of the grant amount (cash or eligible in-kind)

Who can apply

• Agricultural producers, producer groups, farmer/rancher cooperatives or majority-controlled producer-based ventures
• Must own and produce more than 50% of the raw commodity
• Must expect higher revenue from the value-added product than from the raw commodity
• Priority for beginning, veteran and socially disadvantaged producers, small/medium family farms, cooperatives and mid-tier value chains

How to apply

Apply via Grants.gov or your state USDA Rural Development office when the annual funding notice opens.

Timing

FY2026 round closed: applications accepted from February 17, 2026 to 1:00 p.m. ET, April 22, 2026. Next round not yet announced.

Last checked

2026-10-11

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