# MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rd-rbs-26-03-mppep-mppep-phase-3-invasive-wild-caught-catfish/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363804

> Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 6 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications close on December 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP |
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.381 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish?

Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepts applications from nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish?

Closes December 7, 2026 (37 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $6.0 million in total across about 6 awards.