Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish Purchasing (10.196)
Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish Purchasing (Assistance Listing 10.196) is run by the Agricultural Marketing Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $2.0 million in 1 grant from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There was 1 award in five years, of $2.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$2.0 million
- Grant awards1
- Typical award$2.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.0 million
- Size rank1757 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1757th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
Support regional processors, remove invasive catfish from the Chesapeake Bay, and provide nutritious protein to families in need through food banks and other food distributors.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Those who have the necessary technical knowledge and relationships to purchase and distribute invasive catfish harvested from the Chesapeake Bay.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Assistance can only be used for the purchase of 100% domestic agricultural commodities for diversion to alternative market outlets as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. Funds must be used for the purchase of the specified commodity. Per 7 USC 1392 no more than 4% of allocated funds shall be used for administrative expenses.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply Program is not currently accepting applications.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Estimated $50,000 to up to $2,000,000 in awards will be distributed.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Funds will provide approximately 283,000 pounds of fish filets to food banks for distribution in Maryland.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish Purchasing (10.196) awarded$2.0 million across 1 grant award, an average of $2.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Department of Agriculture | Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 1 | $2.0 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |