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USDA — U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA funds rural development, agricultural research, food safety, and conservation programs for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
ACTIVE GRANTS: 42 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $735,624,000 // STATUS: LIVE
Mission
To provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
Established 1862
Annual Budget $246 billion
Active Grants 42
Total Capacity $735,624,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Key Programs & Funding Mechanisms
NIFA Research Grants
National Institute of Food and Agriculture competitive grants for agricultural research and education.
Rural Development Programs
Business loans, housing grants, and infrastructure funding for rural communities.
SBIR (USDA)
Supports small businesses developing agricultural, food, and rural technologies.
Conservation Programs (EQIP)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program for farmers adopting conservation practices.
Active USDA Grant Opportunities
SEC_ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Award $35,400,000
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction ...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Award $300,000,000
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamen...
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SEC_ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Award $35,400,000
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction l...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Award $39,700,000
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-26-NOFO0001447 07/27/2026
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449 07/27/2026
CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
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SEC_ID: RDRUS-26-RFP 07/03/2026
Revolving Fund Program
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SEC_ID: RD-RBS-26-04 08/07/2026
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4
Award $60,000,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD) Rural BusinessâCooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), requests ...
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNA-WIC-INFR-2026 07/13/2026
FY 2026 WIC Infrastructure Grant
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNS-SNAP-FFIG-2026 07/15/2026
SNAP FRAUD FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-CFP-011776 07/16/2026
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-KFBMB-32830 07/20/2026
Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (FBMB)
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10777-0700-107-26-0001 08/14/2026
Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program FY2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10962-0700-10926-0001 08/14/2026
Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011777 07/27/2026
Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901 07/13/2026
Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012120 08/14/2026
Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-EMP-2027 08/14/2026
2027 Emerging Markets Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-FMD-2027 08/14/2026
2027 Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-MAP-2027 08/14/2026
2027 Market Access Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-QSP-2027 08/14/2026
2027 Quality Samples Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-TASC-2027 08/14/2026
2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops
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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020 10/16/2026
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Award $14,300,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 20...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697 12/31/2026
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Award $11,574,000
TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sc...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-CPPM-011908 07/06/2026
Crop Protection and Pest Management
Award $8,250,000
The purpose of the CPPM program (Assistance Listing 10.329) is to provide funding for integrated, multifunctional agricultural res...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011998 07/20/2026
Children, Youth, and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32935 07/20/2026
Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32937 07/20/2026
Food Safety Outreach Program Technical Assistance-Grant Writing Skills Projects
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32936 07/20/2026
Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-FINI-011907 07/16/2026
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-ACER-G-26-0007 07/07/2026
Acer Access and Development Program
Award $5,000,000
To support the efforts of States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry throu...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-NFASLP-32903 07/20/2026
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNS-SNAP-HFMI-2026 07/16/2026
FY2026 SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives – Cooperative Agreement
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNA-FDPIR-NUT-ED-2026 07/31/2026
FY 2026 FDPIR NUTRITION EDUCATION
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-FOOD-FOR-PROGRESS-PROGRAM-26-00 07/06/2026
Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026
Award $226,000,000
The Food for Progress Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging demo...
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNA-CN-TIG-2026 07/31/2026
FY 2026 CN Technology Innovation Grant for Child and Adult Care Food Program Integrity
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011980 07/24/2026
Research Facilities Act Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857 07/13/2026
Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-CLASSIC-26-NOFO000145 08/24/2026
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451 08/24/2026
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG 07/31/2026
FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants
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SEC_ID: RD-RBS-26-01-FIELDS 08/17/2026
Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)
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USDA Frequently Asked Questions
Can small farms apply for USDA grants?
Yes. USDA has several programs specifically for small and beginning farmers including Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and various NIFA competitive grants. Eligibility varies by program.
What is the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)?
REAP provides grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for renewable energy systems (solar, wind, biogas) and energy efficiency improvements at agricultural operations and rural small businesses. Grants range from $2,500 to $1 million. Applications are submitted through the USDA Rural Development State Office in the applicant's state.
What is USDA NIFA and what types of research does it fund?
NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) is USDA's competitive grants arm for agricultural research, education, and extension. Key programs include the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) — NIFA's flagship competitive grant program — Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Land-grant universities, agricultural experiment stations, nonprofits, and private companies are eligible applicants.
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