Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA is funding agriculture & rural projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 20, 2026. It provides awards up to $400K–$550K.
Go to the Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Entities are eligible to apply to the FSOP if they meet at least one of the following criteria:A State Cooperative Extension Service;A Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency;A nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organization;An organization representing owners and operators of farms, small food processors, or small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that has a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety;An institution of higher education (as defined at in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1001(a))) or a foundation maintained by an institution of higher education; or;A collaboration of two or more eligible entities.
Funding
Agency contact
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
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