Sun Grant Program
Here's an active agriculture & rural funding opportunity from Heather Gronlund Grantor, open to eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 17, 2026. It provides awards up to $2.8M.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that:
1. Enhance national energy security through the development, distribution, and implementation of biobased energy technologies;
2. Promote varied agricultural production systems in the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies;
3. Promote economic growth in rural areas of the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; and
4. Enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration among the Department, other appropriate Federal agencies, and Land-grant Colleges and Universities.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants must represent a consortium of 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions comprised of one entity from each of the Sun Grant regions and sub-region.
Funding
Agency contact
Heather Gronlund Grantor
NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.govSubmitting your application
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