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Rural Business Co-Operative Value-Added Development Grants

VADG 2003 Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for Independent Producers

The 2002 Farm Bill Section 6401 established Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development Grants, a program to fund projects that help increase agricultural producers' share of the food and agricultural system. The Secretary of Agriculture is expected to consider applications for projects from a variety of agricultural sectors such as renewable energy, wineries, high value products from major crops, agri-marketing ventures and community supported agricultural projects. A portion of the funds support an Agricultural Innovation Center Demonstration Program which provides $40 million per year during Fiscal Years 2002-2007. Congressional appropriation will determine the allotment of funds each year.

Please contact Jerry Hay, Cooperative Specialist or Sharon Ellison, Rural Development Technician in the Indiana State Office for more information.

Links to Application Forms:   SF-424     SF-424A    SF-424B

Tips for Completing Forms

Please see the following site for information on Adobe Acrobat Reader:  USDA E-forms Site .