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Value-Added Producer Grant deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is April 22, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Award range
Up to $200,000
Total funding
$25,000,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
10.352
Cost share
Yes

Application Countdown

33
Days
14
Hours
54
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
RDBCP-VAPG-2026
Last updated
February 17, 2026
Expected awards
185

Deadline summary

Program Overview The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of Value-Added Agricultural Products. Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products....

Date note

Applications must be submitted through the Grant Application Portal by 1:00 p.m. ET on April 22, 2026.

Key dates

Posted
February 17, 2026
Deadline
April 22, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review date notes carefully because this opportunity includes deadline-specific guidance.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 185 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

25Agricultural ProducersAgricultural Producer GroupsFarmer or Rancher Cooperativesor Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business

Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business