FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
USDA Awards Greater Palouse Meat Producers (GPMP) $15,000 Grant
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified Clearwater Economic Development Association- the grant administrator- that the GPMP had been successful in obtaining a Rural Business Enterprise Grant in June, to begin the planning and design phase for a USDA inspected meat facility in the greater Palouse area. When combined with the matching funds, the project will have $20,000 to research and collect information required to make the project a success.
Matching funds were provided by:
University of Idaho Office of Community Partnerships
Sodexo Corporation
Moscow Food Coop
Latah County Commission
Clearwater County Commission
Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
A local USDA inspected plant will provide area meat producers an opportunity to more easily sell their meat directly to restaurants, grocery stores and retail customers. As well as boosting the local economy, this will enhance the availability of local meats in the Greater Palouse and reduce their carbon footprint.
The grant process is expected to take 14 months and be completed September, 2015. When finished, a complete plan that outlines the scope of operations and startup costs for developing a small to medium sized local plant will be available.
A grant launch party will be held at Ernie's Steakhouse, 2305 Nez Perce Dr. in Lewiston on Friday, October 17th. Social hour, with appetizers and a self-host bar, begins at 5:30 PM, followed by a presentation on the project at 6:30. This will give local meat producers, butchers and consumers a chance to meet with the GPMP Steering Committee and Joel Huesby, the lead consultant on the grant. The GPMP will be soliciting input to help focus the project on better meeting the needs of local stakeholders.
The GPMP has launched a new website: www.gpmp.weebly.com. The website allows them to provide you with up-to-date information as the grant activity heats up and keep tabs on grant progress, check the schedule and get in touch with the GPMP. Your comments and suggestions can help the project move forward.
For more information:
Christopher LaPaglia (208) 874 2523
Email: [email protected]
USDA Awards Greater Palouse Meat Producers (GPMP) $15,000 Grant
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified Clearwater Economic Development Association- the grant administrator- that the GPMP had been successful in obtaining a Rural Business Enterprise Grant in June, to begin the planning and design phase for a USDA inspected meat facility in the greater Palouse area. When combined with the matching funds, the project will have $20,000 to research and collect information required to make the project a success.
Matching funds were provided by:
University of Idaho Office of Community Partnerships
Sodexo Corporation
Moscow Food Coop
Latah County Commission
Clearwater County Commission
Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
A local USDA inspected plant will provide area meat producers an opportunity to more easily sell their meat directly to restaurants, grocery stores and retail customers. As well as boosting the local economy, this will enhance the availability of local meats in the Greater Palouse and reduce their carbon footprint.
The grant process is expected to take 14 months and be completed September, 2015. When finished, a complete plan that outlines the scope of operations and startup costs for developing a small to medium sized local plant will be available.
A grant launch party will be held at Ernie's Steakhouse, 2305 Nez Perce Dr. in Lewiston on Friday, October 17th. Social hour, with appetizers and a self-host bar, begins at 5:30 PM, followed by a presentation on the project at 6:30. This will give local meat producers, butchers and consumers a chance to meet with the GPMP Steering Committee and Joel Huesby, the lead consultant on the grant. The GPMP will be soliciting input to help focus the project on better meeting the needs of local stakeholders.
The GPMP has launched a new website: www.gpmp.weebly.com. The website allows them to provide you with up-to-date information as the grant activity heats up and keep tabs on grant progress, check the schedule and get in touch with the GPMP. Your comments and suggestions can help the project move forward.
For more information:
Christopher LaPaglia (208) 874 2523
Email: [email protected]