South Dakota Specialty Producers and Value Added Ag Development Center Offer Help with Business Builder Grants
Attention South Dakota food businesses! Are you looking to expand or strengthen your operations?
Boost Your Business with Grant Assistance
South Dakota Specialty Producers (SDSPA) and Value Added Ag Development Center (VAADC) can provide assistance with your application for Business Builder Grants. These grants are designed to provide financial support for regional food businesses aiming for growth. With awards ranging from $35,000 to $50,000, these grants can make a significant difference in your operations..
What Can You Use the Grant For?
The Business Builder Sub Awards can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Staff time: Hire additional staff to support your growth initiatives.
- Business planning: Develop a comprehensive business plan to guide your future success.
- Software implementation: Invest in software solutions to streamline your operations.
- Value chain and supply chain coordination: Improve your efficiency and reach new markets.
- Marketing: Launch a marketing campaign to reach more customers.
- Supply chain analysis: Identify gaps and opportunities within your supply chain.
- Equipment: Purchase essential food safety, processing, or packaging equipment.
Important Details to Remember
- To be eligible, you must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov.
- The grant funds cannot be used for production inputs (e.g., seeds, livestock).
- The investment must support increased access to local and regional markets, including some on-farm post-harvest activities (e.g., storage, processing).
- All projects must be completed by January 1, 2028.
Don’t Miss Out!
The deadline to apply for the Business Builder Grants is April 30th. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your food business to the next level.
Get Help Applying
For assistance with the application process, contact sdspacontractor@gmail.com.
You can find checklist, application information, scoring rubric, and grant definitions, at https://www.northcentralrfbc.org/funding.
Let’s grow and strengthen South Dakota’s food system together!