Sign-up for the Small Business Stabilization (SBS) Grant for Livestock Producers starts today (June 15, 2020). The grants are being funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The livestock grants are targeted to livestock producers from across Nebraska who have been adversely affected by COVID-19 and are being administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Who is eligible?
- Nebraska livestock producers with 1 to 10 employees that have closed or sustained a loss of revenue or employment since March 13, 2020, are eligible to apply. The following industries are eligible:
- Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (NAICS 112111)
- Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (NAICS 11212)
- Hog and Pig Farming (NAICS 1122)
- Poultry and Egg Production (NAICS 1123)
- Sheep/Goat Farming (NAICS 1124)
- Nebraska Livestock producers must have at least 20 animal units.
- Two-thirds (2/3) of gross income must come from farming or ranching.
The State of Nebraska will be providing transparent reporting on the CARES Act funds and names of recipients will be made public.
How can the grant be used?
Livestock producers can use the SBS grant as working capital to pay for operating expenses, with the purpose of helping the producer maintain or bounce back during the period of economic downturn. All funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. It is anticipated that each eligible livestock producer will receive a minimum of $12,000 to help offset the negative impacts of COVID-19 on their operations.
How to apply
A livestock producer must fill out an Eligibility Certification Form online at
https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/ag-grants/
and provide applicable supporting documentation by June 26, 2020. If the business is deemed eligible, it will receive an email with a certification number and be sent a link to fill out the full application.
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