OpenOpportunity RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Department of Agriculture

At a glance

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish is an open federal grant opportunity from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Department of Agriculture). Applications are due December 7, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $50K – $2M, with about 6 awards expected and $6M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, native american tribal organizations and 4 more. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 10.381 (Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Close date: Dec 7, 2026
Archive date: Jan 6, 2027
Award floor: $50,000
Award ceiling: $2,000,000
Est. total funding: $6,000,000
Expected awards: 6
Cost sharing: Required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Federally recognized tribal governments
Native American tribal organizations
501(c)(3) nonprofits
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
Small businesses
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

for‐profit and nonprofit entities, producer‐owned Cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, Tribes and Tribal Entities, State or local government entities, and other business types (regardless of legal structure

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new, better and more processing options for meat and poultry producers. The goal for MPPEP Phase 3 Round 2 is to support Processors of Invasive, Wild-Caught Catfish species by increasing Processing capacity and providing greater opportunity in this sector. Strategies that can fulfill the goal of this NOFO and ensure lasting impacts include projects to increase Processing capacity; increase Processing volume; elevate incomes for both fishers and Processors; and to provide fair wages, and new, stable and safe job opportunities at Processing facilities to increase economic development in rural communities.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

10.381Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion ProgramProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 10.381

Historical data · not a prediction

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.381. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst
mppep@usda.gov
785-271-2733

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish”?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 7, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, For-profit organizations (not small businesses), Small businesses and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $50k – $2m, total estimated program funding is $6,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 6 awards.

How do I apply for “MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 10.377