A release from the state says 75 Ohio meat processors will receive the funds to help them expand capacity and meet the growing demand for meat processing services.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state is awarding $15 million in grants to help Ohio’s meat supply chain and reduce dependence on out-of-state meat processors, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday.
A release from the state says 75 Ohio meat processors will receive the funds to help them expand capacity and meet the growing demand for meat processing services.
This is the second round of funding offered through the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program.
In April, DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly partnered to increase the amount of funding available through the program from $10 million to $25 million.
This is the second round of funding offered through the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program.
DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and the Ohio General Assembly partnered to increase the amount of funding available through the program from $10 million to $25 million.
“Meat processors have struggled with the supply chain issues that have also impacted other industries,” Husted said. “These grants will help meat processors increase productivity, which means they can increase the supply and lower costs for the consumer.”
Each company will receive a grant of up to $250,000 in grant money. Four Franklin County companies will receive nearly $1 million collectively. Meat processors in 45 of Ohio’s 88 counties received grants from the second round of funding. In total, 53 processors in Ohio counties received grants receiving about $25 million.
