Pennsylvania (statewide)
PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant
From Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $100,000
- Deadline
- Nov 6, 202612 days left
- Matching funds
- You pay 15% for equipment (none for consulting, training or safety gear)
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to pa.gov.
Who can apply
- Very small meat and poultry processors (per 9 CFR 381.65(g)(1)(i)) that either operate under a USDA FSIS grant of inspection or will get one after the project is approved
- Covers beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, goat, poultry, eggs, and catfish
Agriculture, food, restaurant, and manufacturing
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Scored on a 100-point scale (timeline, detail, capacity for PA producers, consumer availability). A niche applicant pool improves the odds.
Before you apply
Equipment needs a 15% match (the grant covers up to 85%); consulting, training, and safety equipment need no match. Wages and building work are not eligible.
Heads up
The page says 5 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on pa.gov, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant
How much is PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant?
Up to $100,000. The full line is: Up to $100,000 per applicant, paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $100,000.
When can I apply for PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant?
Very small meat and poultry processors (per 9 CFR 381.65(g)(1)(i)) that either operate under a USDA FSIS grant of inspection or will get one after the project is approved. Covers beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, goat, poultry, eggs, and catfish.
Does PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 15% for equipment (none for consulting, training or safety gear). The money is paid after you spend.
Where was PA Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://www.pa.gov/services/pda/apply-for-the--very-small-meat-and-poultry-processor-reimbursement-grant. The official page wins if we disagree.