CAIC’s Business Growth for Value-Added Producers Program supports business owners to scale their Value-Added business through industry connections, business coaching and mentorship, access to funding and more. Take advantage of this opportunity and join the next cohort starting in October 2022
Applications close on Monday, September 26, 2022.
Welcome to the first installment of “Producer Conversations” on the CAIC blog! In the coming months, this series will highlight all of the participants in the upcoming Producers Growth Program cohort. First up: Eric Bowlus, the founder of Chew On This Jerky. A family-owned and
It’s almost the end of tomato season here in the Delmarva area—and what better way to celebrate than by getting creative in the kitchen? In this inaugural edition of our “Let’s Eat, CAIC” series, which will highlight different ways to use local ingredients, two CAIC
What if you could combat food waste and hunger at the same time? That’s one of the goals of the Maryland Food Bank’s Farm to Food Bank initiative. Started in 2011, the program sends volunteers to collect excess produce from local farms and distributes it
Mini-Grants up to $5,000 are available for:
– Market Research and Validation of Target Market
– Customer Acquisition
– Product Development Initiatives
– Food Safety Classes
Eligibility
Value-added producers and companies with traction ($20,000 or more in yearly revenue) in Maryland and Delaware are eligible to apply for Mini-Grants. Participants may apply once for each of the categories. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a unique and differentiated product or service that incorporates an aspect of innovation or technology in its production, processing, distribution, or other element of the food supply system.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Award decisions will be made and funds will be available no later than three weeks following the receipt of a completed application.
Application Process
Applicants must submit Mini-Grant proposals by filling out the form at this link. Copy(ies) of quote(s), proposal(s), estimate(s), or any other supporting documents.
CAIC offers access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can offer authoritative advice based on their deep knowledge and experience in a specific area. See the ADVISORS page of this Web site to learn more about the SMEs who are available to CAIC participants.
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