# USDA Announces $57 Million Processing Grants

On October 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $57,424,130 in 147 tentative Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program awards across 40 states. The grants are intended to help independent processors expand capacity and improve market access, but remain pending Congressional allotment; this announcement is not an open solicitation.

- Processors and firms that support processing expansion can review the announced program and monitor USDA Rural Development updates for final award and implementation details.
- Because the awards are tentative, businesses should distinguish this announcement from confirmed funding or an active procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- USDA Rural Development
- Rural Business-Cooperative Services

### Key Quotes
> We are focused on rebuilding the Great American Cattle Herd, and providing more local processing opportunities will continue to give confidence to our ranchers to help us fulfill this goal.
> — Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture

### Sources
- [USDA to Invest $57 Million to Boost American Meat Processing Capacity and Support U.S. Ranchers | USDA](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/10/26/usda-invest-57-million-boost-american-meat-processing-capacity-and-support-us-ranchers) - USDA