mendodistilling Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I was wondering if any of you have had any positive interactions with the USDA regarding utilizing the value added grants and the wets grant for energy efficiency upgrades, etc. I'm going to contact them and try and find out what can be done in regard to estate grown items like bourbon inputs, etc. I'm curious what your mileage with them has yielded. I've found some good google search results. It would be fantastic to get real world feedback from one of the champions of the bureaucracy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendodistilling Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Wow, so many distilleries were awarded this series of grants and no one is on here with any experience, rejection or success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycVilla Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Please keep us updated on your research? I'm searching for ways to get over the hump and get started. So all the more success stories the better! Tight Lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendodistilling Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 These grants are available with the use of a contract agreement with them, so contact them and ask them what needs to be done in what order. There are many of these available. I spoke to the NRCS about some other stuff and they want to help you line up a contract and then you get paid after you pay for it then complete your project as agreed, then when the quarterly payment comes up, they offer you the payment. Sounds less strings attached that in most cases. Certainly worth the time and paperwork at face value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now