MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Published: Sep 8, 2026

Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 50,000 – USD 2.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before December 7, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. Agency: Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst CFDA: 10.381 Eligible Applicants: 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 Applicant Types: City or township governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments Cost Sharing: Yes More Info: USDA MPPEP-3 Website — https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program-phase-3 Contact: Nancy D Pletcher Business Loan and Grant Analyst Email: mppep@usda.gov

Data provenance

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. You have 81 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Rural Business-Cooperative Service in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $50,000 - $2,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.