New Mexico livestock producers, handlers and processors interested in pursuing funding opportunities, including grants or loans, may search for programs from the list below. Programs are frequently announced and will be updated on this page.
Tips for applying for grants and loans:
- Obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and System of Award Management (SAM) number through grants.gov before applying for federal grants.
- Review the RFA (Request for Applications) thoroughly for details before and during the application process.
- Have a well thought-out, clear and measurable plan for a proposal before applying.
- The Colorado State University Food Systems website contains information to assist with applying for food systems grants.
- If you need assistance filling out a grant application, consider reviewing the list of Grant Writing Consultants.
Questions? Please contact New Mexico Department of Agriculture Marketing Specialist Nick Frazzini at 575-646-1940 or nfrazzini@nmda.nmsu.edu.
Meat Supply Grants
Updated 10/4/22
Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program
Agency: USDA Rural Development
Amount: Unspecified
Availability: Year-round
The Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program is a part of USDA’s Build Back Better initiative to strengthen critical supply chains and our food system. This program guarantees loans of up to $40 million for qualified lenders to finance food systems projects, specifically for the start-up or expansion of activities in the middle of the food supply chain.
Job Training Incentive Program
Agency: New Mexico Economic Development Department
Amount: Unspecified
Availability: Year-round
The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly-created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. The program reimburses 50-75% of employee wages. Custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution may also be reimbursed.
Local Economic Development Act
Agency: New Mexico Economic Development Department
Amount: Unspecified
Availability: Year-round
The enactment and utilization of Local Economic Development Act allows public support of economic development to foster, promote, and enhance local economic development efforts while continuing to protect against the unauthorized use of public money and other public resources. This empowers communities to embark on economic development projects tailored to their LOCAL needs. In essence, LEDA is used to enter into a “public private partnership” for an economic benefit.
Original Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program
Agency: USDA Rural Development
Amount: Unspecified
Availability: Year-round
The Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program offers loan guarantees to lenders for their loans to rural businesses.
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Round Two
Agency: USDA Rural Development
Amount: Up to $25 million, or 20% of total project cost
Availability: TBD
The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible processors expand their capacity. USDA Rural Development designed the MPPEP to encourage competition and sustainable growth in the U.S. meat processing sector, and to help improve supply chain resiliency.
As these funding projects are announced, they will be updated on this page.