# MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish (RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP |
| Title | MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish |
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service  |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-08 |
| Close date | 2026-12-07 |
| Award ceiling | $2,000,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $6,000,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture |
| Eligible applicants | County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments |
| Eligibility notes | 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 |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.381 |
| Summary | 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 |
| Agency contact | mppep@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 32 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $2,000,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363804). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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