Alabama - Apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

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Procedure

Step 1: Pre-register with the System for Award Management (SAM).

1. To Apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) the applicant has to Pre-register with the System for Award Management (SAM) using the following link
2. The applicant has to click on the “Get Started” icon and complete the registration process by following the instructions.
3. Before applying, prepare the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Use the following link to know more about the registration process link

NOTE: The SAM application process is free, but it can take time so be sure to get this taken care of right away. If the applicant is already registered with SAM, they do not need to do it again but they do need to ensure your registration remains active.

Step 2: Apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

1. To apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) the applicant has to approach Rural Development of U.S Department of Agriculture link
2. The applicant has to fill in the application forms given by the concerned officer or the applicant can download the application form given in the following link
   • SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance link
   • SF-424A Budget Information link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
8. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets the notification through mail about the grant.
9. The processing time this procedure takes up to 1- 3 months.

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Required Documents

• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
• Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, or NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code if the applicant’s entity is located outside of the U.S. and its territories
• Financial and banking information to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
• SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance link
• SF-424A Budget Information link

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development
Alabama
Nivory Gordon, Jr., State Director
Suite 601
4121 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106-3683
Voice: (334) 279-3400
Fax: (855) 304-8456
Website link
Contact link
Customer Service Centre link

Eligibility

• The producer-applicant must grow at least 51 percent of the raw commodity needed for the project on their own farm (owned or leased). Contracting production to another producer is not eligible.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance link
• SF-424A Budget Information link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 1 -3 months.

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the Owner and additional owner
• Business Address
• Business E-mail
• Business Fax
• Contact number
• Zip code
• Town
• Date of birth
• UEI (DUNS)
• Entity type

Need for the Document

• The purpose of the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program is to help U.S. agricultural producers enter into value-added activities. Awards may be made for either economic planning or working capital activities related to the processing and/or marketing of valued-added agricultural products. The maximum grant amount for a planning grant is $75,000 and the maximum grant amount for a working capital grant is $250,000.

Information which might help

• Application Planning Toolkit link
• Application Working Capital Toolkit link
• SF-424A Instructions
• link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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