Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP VAPG 2015
Apply for RDBCP VAPG 2015
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Value Added Producer Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.352 Value Added Producer Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Independent Producer, Agricultural Producer Group, Farmer or Rancher Cooperative,or Majority Controlled Producer Based Business Venture
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Opportunity Summary:
The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) opportunity, offered by USDA Rural Development's Rural Business-Cooperative Service under Business and Cooperative Programs, announced that the agency was accepting applications for fiscal year 2015 funding to help agricultural producers move into "value-added" activities. In practical terms, this program is meant to support farmers, ranchers, and producer-controlled businesses that want to increase the value of their agricultural products by changing how the product is produced, processed, marketed, or differentiated in the marketplace. The notice indicated that roughly $30,000,000 was available nationwide for FY 2015, with an expectation of about 500 awards.
This opportunity was listed as a mandatory grant program in the Business and Commerce funding activity category (CFDA 10.352, Value Added Producer Grants). Individual awards could be as large as $250,000, and the minimum award floor was listed as $0. A key feature of the program is that it requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal funds toward the project according to the program rules, rather than relying solely on grant dollars.
Eligibility focused on agricultural producers and producer-controlled entities. The notice identified eligible applicants as Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures. These categories generally reflect the program's intent to keep benefits tied directly to producers, either as individuals or through organizations that are owned and controlled by producers.
The application timeline for this FY 2015 notice was straightforward: it was posted and created on May 8, 2015, and the closing date for applications was July 2, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on August 1, 2015. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact through USDA at CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov and a phone number, 202-690-1376, with Tracey Kennedy or Shantelle Gordon listed as contacts.
Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) FY 2015 - FAQs
What is the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) opportunity?
The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) opportunity is a USDA Rural Development grant program (Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Business and Cooperative Programs) that supports agricultural producers who want to move into "value-added" activities. The goal is to help producers increase the value of their agricultural products by changing how the product is produced, processed, marketed, or differentiated in the marketplace.
Which USDA office administers this grant?
This opportunity is offered by USDA Rural Development's Rural Business-Cooperative Service under Business and Cooperative Programs.
What does "value-added" mean in the context of this program?
Within this notice, "value-added" refers to efforts that increase the value of an agricultural product by changing how it is produced, processed, marketed, or otherwise differentiated in the marketplace.
Who is this grant intended to help?
The program is intended to support farmers, ranchers, and producer-controlled businesses that are pursuing value-added activities tied to their agricultural products.
What funding activity category is this grant listed under?
The opportunity is listed under the Business and Commerce funding activity category.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant program?
The notice described this opportunity as a mandatory grant program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 10.352 (Value Added Producer Grants).
How much total funding was expected to be available for FY 2015?
The notice indicated that roughly $30,000,000 was available nationwide for fiscal year 2015.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
The notice stated an expectation of about 500 awards.
What was the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
Individual awards could be as large as $250,000.
What was the minimum award amount?
The minimum award floor was listed as $0.
Does the VAPG program require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. A key feature described in the notice is that the program requires cost sharing or matching. Applicants must contribute non-federal funds toward the project according to the program rules, rather than relying solely on grant dollars.
Who was eligible to apply under the FY 2015 notice?
The notice identified the following eligible applicant types: Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures.
How does the eligibility language reflect the program's intent?
These eligibility categories reflect the program's intent to keep benefits tied directly to producers, either as individuals or through organizations owned and controlled by producers.
When was the FY 2015 opportunity posted and created?
The timeline in the notice states the opportunity was posted and created on May 8, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date for applications was July 2, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 1, 2015.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided a point of contact at USDA for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically.
What email address was provided for help or requests related to the announcement?
The notice listed CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov as the contact email.
What phone number was provided for the program contact?
The notice provided the phone number 202-690-1376.
Which contacts were listed in the notice?
The notice listed Tracey Kennedy or Shantelle Gordon as contacts.
Is this opportunity tied to a specific fiscal year?
Yes. The notice was specifically for fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015) funding.
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