USDA Seeks Applications to Help Farmers and Ranchers Venture into New and Better Markets

[USDA Rural Development Colorado]

Paper applications due April 16, 2024 - Electronic applications due April 11, 2024

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Seeks Applications to Help Farmers and Ranchers Venture into New and Better Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants to help agricultural producers maximize the value of their products and venture into new and better markets.  USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program. The grants help farmers and ranchers generate new products, create marketing opportunities, and increase their incomes through value-added activities. Eligible applicants include independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer or rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures. USDA may award up to $75,000 for planning activities or up to $250,000 for working capital expenses related to producing and marketing a value-added agricultural product. Planning activities may include conducting feasibility studies and developing business plans. Working capital expenses may include costs associated with processing, marketing, advertising, inventory and salaries. USDA is particularly interested in applications that will advance Biden-Harris Administration priorities to:  Reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities. Ensure all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD-funded projects; and Help rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure. Paper applications must be postmarked and delivered by mail, email or in person to the state office where the project is proposed by close of business on April 16, 2024. Electronic applications will be accepted via Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 11, 2024. For projects in Colorado, contact Kisha Westcott, Kisha.W...@usda.gov, Bill Chester, William...@usda.gov or Robert Mc  Elroy, Robert....@usda.gov. Additional information is available on page 2919 of the Jan. 17 Federal Register. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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[Cary Weiner]

Hi John,

Ha! I had just nudged Jess with this same announcement yesterday and she confirmed that she is on USDA listservs and receives these messages. Thank you for checking in though.

Warmly,

Cary

On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM John Kefalas <kefa...@co.larimer.co.us> wrote:

Do you folks receive these USDA bulletins? Hope you are both well.

	John Kefalas County Commissioner, District 1
	Commissioners' Office 200 W Oak St | 2nd Floor PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 W: (970) 498-7001 Cell:  (720) 254-7598 jkef...@larimer.org | www.larimer.org

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Cary Weiner

Larimer County Extension Director

Colorado State University

(970) 498-6033

[Jessica Callen]

John,

Thank you for sending this, for our Grant and Grow event next Friday we will have a USDA Rural Development representative sharing more about this grant opportunity. I'm excited for producers to learn more about this kind of funding from the USDA.

Cheers,

Jess

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	Jess Callen Agriculture and Natural Resource Specialist
	Larimer County CSU Extension Office 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 W: (970) 498-6029 call...@co.larimer.co.us| www.larimer.org/extension

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