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Business Builder Program

The Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC) is dedicated to enhancing the resiliency of food supply chains and aiding pandemic recovery by focusing on building the capacity of small and mid-sized food producers, businesses, or networks. This initiative is a crucial part of the center's efforts to support the food industry and strengthen its infrastructure. The Business Builder Program consists of two distinct sub-award opportunities designed to address different needs within the food sector.

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Technical Assistance Program

The technical assistance program will include 10 weeks of training and support and up to a $10,000 sub-award. The 10-week intensive program will include mentorship from the entire food business center team. It is anticipated that there will be $100,000 available in FY25.

To apply for the Technical Assistance Program under the Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC), a Letter of Intent (LOI) will be required. The LOI format will be released in January 2025. The LOI will help ensure applicants align with the program's goal of building resilient local and regional food supply chains. 

$5,000 - $10,000 Technical Assistance Subaward

Competitive Grant Program

This program offers up to $50,000 in funding, aimed at improving food processing and distribution capabilities. It is anticipated that there will be $200,000 available in FY25. The goal is to strengthen the production and delivery systems of small and mid-sized food producers, ensuring that they can scale effectively and become more resilient in times of crisis. 

Eligible program applicants include producers, cooperatives, food hub/ aggregators, distributors, processors, and manufacturers.
 
 

Up to $50,000Competitive Subaward

Frequently Asked Questions

All frequently asked questions with responses will be provided in a weekly update beginning Dec. 16, 2024.
 

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Request for Applications (RFA)

RFA was released Dec. 6, 2024. The deadline to apply under this RFA is 5 p.m. PT on Feb 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. PST. To download the RFA and to apply, please click the link below.

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Office Hours

Office hours for all program applicants will begin Monday Dec. 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. PT. Office hours will continue every Monday at 2 p.m. through Jan. 13, 2025.

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For More Information

Please contact:

sTACI eMM
Allison Moreno