Grants
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Utah Food Security Processing Grant: Open Now Through May 31 - Awards of Up to $200k Available for Utah Food Businesses: The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is awarding $1,000,000 through the Utah Food Security Processing Grant to Utah-based food and agriculture businesses to increase instate processing of local agricultural products. Grants of up to $200,00 are available. Eligible expenses include equipment for food processing, bottling, cold storage, commodity grading/sorting, washing, labeling, packing, and more. At least $500,00 of funding will ne awarded to meat and poultry business; $20,000 will be awarded through mircogrants of $5,000 or less. For more information and to apply, visit, ag.utah.gov/foodsecurity. If any assistance is needed, please contact Allison Ross at aross@utah.gov. A video about the program can be viewed here: UDAF Food Security Processing Grant Video
Hello Alice: Free online platform to find grants for small business owners. Utah Food Security Grant, see below.
The Utah Food Security Grant: is open now through May 31, 2024! This program works to increase the in-state processing capacity of agricultural products grown and raised in Utah.
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity: Grants of Utah businesses are listed here as they become available.
Rural Economic Grant - Grant minimum is $50,000 and a maximum of $200,000 with a 30% match requirement. Applications with a higher match will receive higher scoring. Grant recipients must submit to an audit, which may include financial information, payroll reports, signed contract review, or any means necessary to ensure that grant goals and objectives are achieved. Grants are awarded on a post-performance basis. Applications will be received until June 10, 2024. Link to apply
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The Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2021 out of a desire to create a unified organization that can join small businesses in a singular effort for innovation, advocacy, and education.
We are at the forefront of driving innovation, advocating for change, and promoting education to foster economic growth and prosperity. The Greater Nephi Chamber understands that innovation is the key to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. By actively supporting and encouraging innovation, we create an environment that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas among businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
In addition to fostering innovation, The Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce also serves as a powerful advocate for businesses and the Nephi community. We work tirelessly to shape policies that promote a favorable business climate, attract investment, and encourage managed growth. Through our advocacy efforts, we ensure that the voices of businesses are heard, and their needs are addressed, leading to a more conducive environment for innovation and economic development.
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