Northeast Regional Business Builder Sub-Awards

Applications are due by April 7, 2025.
The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is accepting applications for Business Builder sub-awards. This program will equip small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses with funding to develop and amplify regional supply chains. In the first funding round, the Center anticipates distributing around $10 million and making between 180 and 350 awards. Farm and food businesses, including aquaculture and wild-caught fisheries, and qualified nonprofits are eligible to apply. Track 1 will back the purchase of special-purpose equipment for post-harvest activities, from processing to market. Awards range from $25,000 to $50,000. Farm and food businesses with $350,000 or less in annual sales are eligible to apply. Track 2 will support business financial acumen and industry knowledge. The minimum award value is $15,000 and the maximum award is $25,000. Farm and food businesses with $350,000 or less in annual sales are eligible to apply. Track 3 will assist businesses in expansion through new products, broader markets, and wider distribution. Awards range from $50,000 to $100,000. Farm and food businesses with $1 million or less in annual sales are eligible to apply.