Friesla Blog: Grants
Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
Posted October 27, 2026
USDA Opens $5 Billion SPUR Guaranteed Loan Program for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of at least $5 billion in loan guarantees through the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR)…
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Posted May 13, 2026
USDA Launches $60M Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP IV) Grant Funding for Beef Processors
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has officially announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for meat processors through Phase 4 of…
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Posted May 7, 2026
SBA Manufacturing in America E2G Grant: Requirements, Eligibility & Application Steps
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced up to $50 million in funding through its Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative…
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Posted August 23, 2023
USDA Announces $123 Million to Expand Meat & Poultry Processing
USDA Rural Development announced the availability of $123 million in grant funding for meat processors through Phase 2 of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion…
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Posted June 14, 2023
Q&A Session: USDA Grants & Mobile/Modular Meat Processing Equipment
Two meat processing grant programs are in the spotlight in summer 2023: USDA’s Local Meat Capacity Grant Program (Local MCap) and Indigenous Animals Harvesting and…
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Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
Posted October 27, 2026
USDA Opens $5 Billion SPUR Guaranteed Loan Program for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of at least $5 billion in loan guarantees through the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR)…
Posted May 13, 2026
USDA Launches $60M Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP IV) Grant Funding for Beef Processors
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has officially announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for meat processors through Phase 4 of…
Posted May 7, 2026
SBA Manufacturing in America E2G Grant: Requirements, Eligibility & Application Steps
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced up to $50 million in funding through its Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative…
Posted August 23, 2023
USDA Announces $123 Million to Expand Meat & Poultry Processing
USDA Rural Development announced the availability of $123 million in grant funding for meat processors through Phase 2 of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion…
Posted June 14, 2023
Q&A Session: USDA Grants & Mobile/Modular Meat Processing Equipment
Two meat processing grant programs are in the spotlight in summer 2023: USDA’s Local Meat Capacity Grant Program (Local MCap) and Indigenous Animals Harvesting and…