The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program. These grants help rural small businesses, agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers generate new products, create marketing opportunities, and increase their incomes through value-added activities.
Electronic applications will be accepted via the VAPG APPLICATION PORTAL until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 17, 2025.
Information on how to use the application portal is available using our convenient Grant Application Portal User Guide.
For more information about the Value-Added Producer Grant program in Ohio, contact Rural Development Business Program Specialist Danielle Frye at danielle.frye@usda.gov or go to Grants.gov.