Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
Natalie Melton Management and Program Analyst is funding agriculture & rural projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jan 31, 2027. It provides awards up to $600K–$1M.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
Who can apply
- Small businesses
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding
Agency contact
Natalie Melton Management and Program Analyst
Shamika Johnson Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch
Shamika.Johnson@usda.govNext steps to apply
You will apply through Grants.gov, the federal grants portal. Confirm every detail — eligibility, attachments, and the deadline — on the official page before you commit time to it.
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