BI grants - rcdg discretionary value-added agricultural prod MKT dvlp

Calyx Farm, LLC received a $248,886 Project Grant award dated August 20, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Value-Added Producer Grants program (CFDA 10.352). The award supports the development of value-added agricultural processing and marketing activities at the Maine-based operation through August 20, 2027. Under this grant category, funding is directed toward either planning activities (such as feasibility studies and business plan development) or working capital expenses associated with processing and marketing value-added agricultural products. The program explicitly prohibits use of funds for agricultural production, construction, real property purchases, or fixed equipment and vehicle acquisition.

The Value-Added Producer Grants program represents a competitive federal initiative designed to help agricultural producers and producer-based businesses expand income opportunities through product transformation and market development. Calyx Farm's award falls within the typical funding range for working capital grants under this program, positioning the organization to address day-to-day operational expenses related to processing or marketing value-added agricultural commodities over the two-year project period.