An extensive guide to how to establish a food processing business in New York. It includes information on applying for a license, food safety, home processing exemptions, zoning, and additional resources. Please note that some links are no longer active.

FSMIP funds applied research projects that address barriers, challenges, and opportunities in marketing, transportation, and distribution of food and agricultural products. FSMIP will not award grant funds for projects that solely benefit one individual farm or agribusiness. FSMIP projects must benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses, or have agricultural sector-wide impact.

The MFVP will provide funding through grants to support food ventures to improve access to Massachusetts grown, harvested or caught food products through the development of collaborations with local agricultural enterprises and private/public entities. Key areas for investment include: food processing infrastructure.

Matching grants for enhancing production of value-added agricultural products and/or manufacturing efficiencies, transitioning to operation as a new processor or expansion as an existing processor, addressing known bottlenecks along the supply chain.

This is an annual event where companies compete to demonstrate the commercialization potential of their technology or product and can win up to $75,000. This competition is intended to help small-to-medium (SME) size manufacturing and technology companies strengthen their “go-to-market” strategies as they move from a new product/production method to the marketplace.

Grants that provide funds to established value-added dairy processors in the Northeast U.S. to access professional marketing and branding services to elevate their businesses.

These grants are backed by the EPA to provide technical assistance and incentive funding for projects that reduce diesel emissions from engines, vehicles, and equipment.

The Empire State Economic Development Fund (EDF) offers financial assistance for projects that promote New York State’s economic health by facilitating job creation and/or retention, or increased business activity in the state.

The Farm Transition Grant Program (FTG) is a competitive matching grant program for Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to support the diversification of existing farm operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues in which a majority of products sold are grown in the state. Please be aware: This is a reimbursement grant.

MTI offers matching grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and individuals to support Maine’s innovation economy. Proposals need to address creation or retention of quality jobs statewide, growth and acceleration of revenues, or attraction and leveraging of additional capital or other investments.

An overview of the legal implications of foodborne illness and strategies to limit liability

Grow-NY is an food and agriculture business competition that identifies, supports, and funds the top food, beverage, and agriculture innovations. The competition includes grants, mentorship, training, business development support, and tax incentives.

Funding for projects that will impact agricultural revenue through improved marketing efforts and increased access to specialty crops. Examples of eligible projects include: marketing or related education and outreach programs, innovative solutions to logistics and/or distribution, accounting or inventory tracking software or other technology, website improvements, sales platforms, or app development, and display improvements such as signage, shelving, labels to promote allowable products

The announcement of a Maine law expanding opportunities for small food processors to expand their businesses in Maine through tax credits. The page explains who is qualified to apply, what the credits entail, and how one can apply for the program

The grant is intended for a partnership between a not-for-profit organization and an industry partner to enable technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, as well as the creation of enhanced products and services.

The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Specialty Crop industries in Massachusetts. Among other things, it can be used to fund implementation practices and standards that improve food safety, such as cost share of audits or Good Manufacturing Practices.

These regional grants fund capital improvements to meet or maintain the food safety requirements of the Grown and Certified Program. Grant funds cover 90% of project costs, with producer matching with 10%

Northeast SARE’s Partnership Grant program funds projects conducted by researchers, educators and agricultural service providers working in direct partnership with farmers. Grants may be used for: research to improve production practices, marketing approaches, or farmer, farmworker or community well-being; education and training programs to increase knowledge and improve decision-making about sustainable practices; on-farm or in-market demonstrations of new techniques; and developing new farm management and community development approaches that support sustainable agriculture outcomes.

A brief write up that explains what a facility must do to be considered a qualified facility, with links to additional guidance, forms, and instructions

An introduction for food processors interested in starting a specialty food business in Maine. It defines what specialty foods are and provides some business guidance for getting started. The site also includes links to regulatory and testing resources.

The LASA Grant Program provides grants that directly benefit and strengthen the local food system in Rhode Island. This page contains a webinar and useful contact information for grant applicants.

Matching grants to support development of Vermont-based working lands businesses through technical assistance and other forms of support, which may cover topic(s) such as: market development, marketing plans, and sales; business and financial planning; business responses to COVID-19; enterprise transitions for next generation business owners and post succession;`access to capital; manufacturing efficiencies or process flow; business research and development

The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Specialty Crop industries in Vermont. Among other things, it can be used to fund implementation practices and standards that improve food safety, such as cost share of audits or Good Manufacturing Practices.

A very short explanation of some of the necessary steps to establish a business for food processing in Connecticut. Includes links and contact information for additional support and resources.

This PDF manual is intended to assist food businesses, at all parts of the food chain, to conduct and product recalls.

Matching grants that provide Vermont agriculture and forestry businesses with funds to identify, plan, exhibit and sell their Vermont products at out-of-state trade shows. Note: the grant has not yet been approved for 2021.

Guidance on how local food processors can bring products to market, including food safety challenges in creating a new product. This includes information on how facilities can register and how develop a business.

Dairy processors can be nominated for awards that carry a financial component. Winners in the Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability category demonstrate steps to innovate, measure and communicate progress.

The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products.

The Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) program provides cash payments as an economic incentive for business recruitment, growth and expansion. The VEGI program provides incentives to encourage prospective economic activity in Vermont that is beyond a business’s organic growth.