MARBIDCO Grant Programs

Maryland Livestock Processing Equipment Grant Program

Designed to support livestock and seafood processing

Overview

For the Maryland Livestock Processing Equipment Grant Program, MARBIDCO will contribute up to 50% towards the eligible costs, with a maximum grant award amount of $50,000 for USDA-inspected facility projects and maximum grant award amount of $30,000 for custom-exempt processing or mobile processing projects.

Eligible applicants include individuals and businesses who currently operate livestock and meat processing enterprises in Maryland, as well as those that can start such operations by no than July 31, 2023. These applicants can include sole proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, corporations, or LLCs.

Eligible expenses: Grant funds (and matching funds paid by the applicant) must be used to purchase livestock and meat processing equipment for USDA-inspected facilities, custom-exempt or mobile processing projects. Livestock processing equipment items purchased prior to April 1, 2023, are not eligible to be reimbursed using these grant funds.

Minimum Amount of Grant: $5,000

Maximum Amount of Grant: $50,000 per project for USDA-inspected facilities $30,000 per project for custom-exempt or mobile processing

Match Required: Applicants are required to pay at least 50% of eligible project costs.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2023 (electronic submissions are encouraged)

Disbursement of Funds: All applicants should expect to purchase or order equipment by no later than July 31, 2023.

Click here for the Application (PDF)