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Ohio

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.

USDA Rural Development in Ohio State Office
200 North High Street, Room 507
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-255-2400

For questions about Multifamily Housing Programs, call 1-800-292-8293.

USDA Rural Development staff is dedicated to assisting rural Ohioans through our business, community, electric, family housing, telecommunication, and water and environmental programs. We are committed to increasing economic opportunity and improving the quality of life for Ohio's rural communities and families. Our State Office is in Columbus, and we have area offices conveniently located in Findlay, Hillsboro, Marietta, and Massillon. 

Normal business hours at all five locations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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