Grants to New York Meat Processing Entities for Business Expansion Activities
Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program Round 2
Agency
State
GrantWatch ID#
209102
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
USA: New York City; New York
Important Dates
Grant Description
Grants to New York meat processing entities for business expansion activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the capacity of state processing facilities. Eligible uses of funds include equipment and machinery purchases and installation, facility improvements, and job training.
Eligible grant expenses will include the construction, renovation, adaptation, purchase, and/or installation of structures, equipment, supplies, and other expenses related to the processing of meat products (beef, pork, lamb, goat, poultry, and seafood), as well as costs related to NYS Department of Labor meat processing apprenticeship requirements. An example list of expenditures is provided below. Items not included in the list below may be considered eligible only if they align with the objectives and goals of the program. Eligible project costs relating to building construction, building renovation, and/or equipment that exceed $5,000 must be supported by a current quote or estimate.
Funding is available for projects related to the following activities:
- Expansion of meat processing and processed product creation
- Aggregation and storage, as part of a larger processing expansion project
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Improving food safety standards for processing facilities in order to access new markets, with a focus on institutional sales
- Increase/retain processing capacity through job training
Funding Priorities:
- Projects focused on products marketed to Nourish NY, Farm to School, or other institutional markets
- Businesses with USDA-Inspected facilities
- Further geographic diversity of NYS meat processing capacity
Categories
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Recipient
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include the following entities:
• For-profit businesses currently operating under USDA-Inspected, NYS 20C, or NYS 5A 20,000 Bird Small Enterprise Exemption licenses or who will secure such licensure during the grant period
• Start-up enterprises; applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and land resources and technical knowledge at the time of application.
• Nonprofit organizations that are currently generating revenue through the listed licensed meat processing-related activities
• For-profit businesses currently operating under USDA-Inspected, NYS 20C, or NYS 5A 20,000 Bird Small Enterprise Exemption licenses or who will secure such licensure during the grant period
• Start-up enterprises; applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and land resources and technical knowledge at the time of application.
• Nonprofit organizations that are currently generating revenue through the listed licensed meat processing-related activities
Ineligible
Municipal Governments and Educational Institutions are not eligible to apply.
Pre-Proposal Conference
Virtual Open Business Hours:
(registration required): Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WreAYsSQTe-wxRWjCxXxkQ
Virtual Open Business Hours:
(registration required): Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IVk3udi3TpW-iiGvnnaOnw
(registration required): Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WreAYsSQTe-wxRWjCxXxkQ
Virtual Open Business Hours:
(registration required): Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IVk3udi3TpW-iiGvnnaOnw
Pre-Application Information
Timeline:
• Application period opens: July 9, 2026
• Application deadline: September 23, 5:00 pm Eastern
• Awarding: Late 2026
There is a 20% match requirement for this program.
Grants are available on a reimbursement basis.
• Application period opens: July 9, 2026
• Application deadline: September 23, 5:00 pm Eastern
• Awarding: Late 2026
There is a 20% match requirement for this program.
Grants are available on a reimbursement basis.
Additional Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,714,511.00
Estimated Size of Grant
The Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program is available for capital projects that can range from $50,000 to $250,000.
Term of Contract
Projects must be completed by: October 31, 2029
Contact Information
Apply online: https://ffgf.smapply.us/acc/l/?next=/prog/4675/apply/?next=/prog/nys_meat_processing_expansion_grant_20/
Direct questions to: Laura Conn, Sr. Grants and Program Manager, at MPEG@hvadc.org
Survey Monkey Technical Assistance: Duane Stanton, Project Coordinator, at MPEG@hvadc.org
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation
507 Warren St., 2nd Floor
Hudson, NY 12534
Direct questions to: Laura Conn, Sr. Grants and Program Manager, at MPEG@hvadc.org
Survey Monkey Technical Assistance: Duane Stanton, Project Coordinator, at MPEG@hvadc.org
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation
507 Warren St., 2nd Floor
Hudson, NY 12534
RFP & Supporting Documents
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