To supply federal assistance to wisconsin 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…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,108,500.45 to the Trade And Consumer Protection Wisconsin Department Of Agriculture Management Services Division on October 1, 2025, to operate Wisconsin's meat and poultry inspection program under the Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program (CFDA 10.477).

The recipient delivers federal assistance enabling Wisconsin to inspect meat and poultry products produced in plants and shipped in commerce, ensuring products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. The program protects public health by enforcing strict food safety and labeling standards under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, and Humane Slaughter Act. The recipient certifies that applicant facilities meet federal sanitation and operating standards, with FSIS conducting an audit every three years to validate compliance determinations.

Performance occurs statewide in Wisconsin. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The recipient is a child agency of the Wisconsin Governor's Office and operates as a federal grant recipient delivering food safety inspection and regulatory compliance services across multiple USDA and FDA programs, with 403 of its 410 recent awards held as a prime recipient.

Eligibility for renewal is limited to state agencies maintaining "At Least Equal to" programs under Assistance Listing 10.475, pending Secretarial approval.

To supply federal assistance to wisconsin 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.