# USDA Awards South Carolina Processing Grants

On November 2, 2026, USDA Rural Development announced two Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grants totaling $603,529 for South Carolina processors. Knockout Butchery is slated to receive $414,604 to create separate ready-to-eat production space, while Neverdun Farms is slated to receive $188,925 for equipment to increase processing productivity and storage capacity. The awards support facility improvements and expanded processing capacity, creating potential demand for construction, processing equipment, and related suppliers serving these projects.

- **Why this matters:** Contractors and equipment suppliers serving meat-processing facilities may find opportunities tied to facility upgrades and equipment purchases supported by the grants.
- Businesses interested in serving these projects can align offerings with the stated needs: separate ready-to-eat production space for Knockout Butchery and processing equipment for Neverdun Farms.
- The two awards total **$603,529** and are concentrated in South Carolina, providing a specific regional market signal for suppliers in the meat-processing sector.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Knockout Butchery LLC (awardee)
- Neverdun Farms, LLC (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> These awards are a major investment in South Carolina’s rural economy, creating new jobs, increasing competition and building a more resilient beef supply chain.
> — Jacob French, South Carolina State Director, USDA Rural Development

### Sources
- [USDA Begins Obligating Meat Processing Expansion Funds, Including $603,529 for Two South Carolina Processors | Rural Development](https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-begins-obligating-meat-processing-expansion-funds-including-603529-two-south-carolina) - USDA