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MPPEP Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish Processing
Official title: MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Offered by Department of Agriculture
Award
$50k – $2M
Estimated Application Due Date
Dec 7, 2026
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Sep 8, 2026
Overview
Funds expanded processing capacity for invasive, wild-caught catfish. For eligible processors, including nonprofit and for-profit entities.
- What it funds: Expanded processing capacity for invasive, wild-caught catfish
- Program: Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)
- Award: $50,000–$2,000,000
- Deadline: December 7, 2026
Who Can Apply
- Eligible: For-profit and nonprofit entities
- Eligible: Producer-owned cooperatives and corporations
- Eligible: Certified benefit corporations
- Eligible: Tribes and Tribal entities
- Eligible: State or local government entities
- Eligible: Other business types, regardless of legal structure
Grant Details
Award Amount
$50k – $2M
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Sep 8, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Dec 7, 2026
Contact & Funder Details
Websiteusda.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Agriculture's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.