Q: Can meat or poultry processing facilities that have an MPIRG award from the FY21 Request for Applications (RFA) apply for additional MPIRG funding in the FY22 RFA? If so, how much funding may they request?

A: Yes, previous MPIRG award recipients can apply for additional funding through the FY22 MPIRG RFA. Applicants should carefully follow the instructions in the RFA. In addition, they may apply for the full MPIRG award amount ($200,000 maximum). AMS will prioritize the selection of applicants who have not already received MPIRG funding.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces an opportunity for designation of grain inspection in the vicinity of the West Lafayette, Indiana Area. AMS’s Federal Grain Inspection Service requests comments on the official agency servicing this area. In addition, FGIS asks persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in this area to apply for designation.