Projects may be for either economic planning or working capital activities related to the processing and/or marketing or value-added agricultural products. The maximum grant amount for planning is $100,000. The maximum grant amount for a working capital project is $300,000. Project period are limited to 36 months. Agricultural producers should contact the USDA Rural Development State Office for questions about eligibility, application procedures and to discuss the project idea. For guidelines, see: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_VAPG.html

DEADLINE: October 15, 2012