USDA grants additional $21.9 million toward meat, poultry inspection readiness

On Aug. 31, the US Department of Agriculture announced an additional $21.9 million of funding through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grantprogram (MPIRG), bringing total funding to $54.6 million. This year, 111 grants will fund projects across 37 states.

“The Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants will help meat and poultry processors make necessary facility improvements, expand their businesses and strengthen the nation’s food supply chain,” said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “These grants are one part of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain initiatives and will contribute to our efforts to transform our food system.”