Jan 7, 2025
The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers who wish to expand their customer base enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products.
Who may apply for this program? Agricultural producers (includes harvesters and steering committees), agricultural producer groups, farmer- or rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, as defined in the program regulation.
How may funds be used? Grant funds may be used for planning activities or working capital expenses related to post-harvest processing and marketing the value-added agricultural products.
100% matching funds are required.
Planning grant awards may be used for hiring a qualified consultant to conduct and develop a:
Feasibility study
Business plan
Marketing plan
Working capital expenses may include:
Costs of processing the post-harvest raw commodity into the value-added product
Product packaging and labeling
Marketing and advertising
Post-processing distribution
VAPG is a nationwide competition for funds!
Wyoming VAPG contacts are:
Lynelle Barber, Business Program Specialist, (307) 233-6721
James Robinson, Business Program Specialist, (307) 233-6723
Cynthia Dettloff, Business Program Director, (307) 233-6716
Register for the Zoom Session Here:
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