Local Meat Capacity Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.189
- Agency
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 1 $71,205,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-0408-0-1-351
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) operates the Local Meat Capacity Grants program (CFDA 10.189), which no longer accepts applications as of the most recent portfolio update.
The program funds equipment purchases, installation, facility upgrades, and related eligible activities that increase and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity at independently-owned processing businesses. Awards target small and midsized meat and poultry processors nationwide, with AMS encouraging proposals addressing the needs of small, underserved, and local or regional livestock producers. Eligible recipients include state and local governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal organizations, and small businesses.
Program activity has been minimal in recent years. The portfolio reflects a single Cooperative Agreement awarded on May 26, 2023, representing the program's most recent grant activity (over three years ago). The 2023 award obligated $71.2 million in federal funding and ran through May 25, 2027. No grant opportunities have been posted since the July 19, 2023 deadline for solicitation USDA-AMS-TM-LMCG-G-23-0017.
The 2023 cooperative agreement served as the distribution mechanism for AMS's portion of the Biden-Harris Administration's $1 billion investment to expand processing capacity. The agreement specified that actual subrecipients—the small and midsized meat processors receiving grant funds—would be selected by the cooperative agreement holder for final approval by AMS. Recipients were required to complete equipment purchases and facility improvements within three calendar years of award, with records retained for three years after final Federal Financial Report submission.
Because the program statement indicates it is no longer accepting applications and no recent opportunities have been posted, active pursuit is not currently viable. Organizations interested in future funding under this program should monitor AMS's grants website (ams.usda.gov/grants) for potential reopening or successor solicitations targeting meat and poultry processing capacity expansion.
Objective and description
- Objective
The purpose of this program is to build resilience in the meat and poultry supply chain by increasing processing capacity and promoting more competition in the sector. This program is designed to support the expansion and diversification of meat and
- Description
The Local Meat Capacity Grants (MCap) program supports small meat and poultry processing businesses with funds to provide more and better options to producers by increasing meat and poultry processing capacity.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Small Business Person, Consumer, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Women, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural
- Uses of assistance
Meat and poultry processing equipment and facilities upgrades. Discretionary funds will be distributed as described in the request for applications.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Length of time of the assistance in the request for applications. Funds are advanced or reimbursed. Applicants have up to 3 calendar years to use the funds. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: See www.ams.usda.gov/grants for grant agreement award terms and conditions to obtain information on how assistance is awarded/released.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
- Award procedure
AMS outlines the application requirements and merit review process in each grant program's RFA. Applicants are required to use the RFA to apply for grant funds. After the application deadline has passed, applications will be reviewed and scored against the benchmarks for high-quality proposals described in the RFA. Initial funding recommendation are passed to the Cooperative agreement holder for final review and selection of subrecipients. Cooperative agreement holder submits final award packet to USSA for review and concurrence.
- Deadlines
Program no longer accepting applications.
- Appeals
Please see https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/policies-procedures
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Meat Capacity Grant | Closed |
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 2023 local meat capacity grant program (lmcap) supports independently-owned meat and poultry processing… | New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc. | $71,205,000 |
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc. | $71,205,000 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $71,205,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.189?
Assistance Listing 10.189 is Local Meat Capacity Grants, a federal grant program run by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Local Meat Capacity Grants?
Its CFDA number is 10.189: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.189 awarded?
1 grant award under 10.189 have obligated $71,205,000 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 10.189?
The recipients obligated the most under Local Meat Capacity Grants are New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc. ($71,205,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 10.189?
No opportunity listed under 10.189 is open now. The latest, Local Meat Capacity Grant, was posted on April 19, 2023.
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