Flower Hill Institute

Tribal Voluntary Bison Inspection Fee Coverage Program

Who can apply: Applicants must be Native American-owned establishments or establishments operating on Tribal lands, slaughter or process USDA-inspected bison or buffalo, have an active Federal Grant of Inspection, and have paid USDA-FSIS inspection fees on or after October 1, 2023.

Deadline: No fixed deadline; requests are accepted until available funds are obligated.

USDA MPPTA (Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance) — Flower Hill Institute

Who can apply: Organizations or producers seeking meat and poultry processing technical assistance; site-level beneficiaries include small processors, tribal enterprises, and community food projects. Specific eligibility for any USDA funds is determined by USDA MPPTA/USDA program guidance.