The 2027 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants application period opened on September 16, 2026. Navigate to the
Request for Proposals and
Application. Completed grant applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
The meat processing grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state's livestock industry.
Eligible applicants must operate a DATCP or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed meat-processing establishment in Wisconsin and be engaged in livestock harvest or processing. Projects must increase harvest capacity or production. Funding from these grants can be used for operating expenses directly related to the grant project, including expenses for engineering, architectural design, construction, food safety consultation, equipment, and equipment installation.
Announcements
September 16, 2026: DATCP Accepting Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Applications through October 15, 2026
June 15, 2026:
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Meat Processor Grant Recipients
January 12, 2026: Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Application Period Open Through February 23
July 30, 2025: Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Meat Processing Industry
June 26, 2024:
DATCP Announces 2024 Meat Processor Grant Recipients
February 5, 2024:
DATCP Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Application Period Open Through March 8
May 10, 2023: DATCP Announces 2023 Meat Processor Grant Recipients
May 5, 2022: Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2022 Meat Processor Grant Recipients
October 28, 2021: DATCP Meat Processor Grant Application Period Open through January 14