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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: 36 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $940,623,353 // 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 36
Total Capacity $940,623,353

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: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN 06/30/2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)
Award $4,600,000

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups a...

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SEC_ID: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP 06/30/2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Award $3,200,000

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to micr...

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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-SLBCD-011858 06/08/2026
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Award $4,000,000

The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not othe...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448 06/08/2026
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
Award $52,000,000

NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $52 million in Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) funding th...

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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006 06/05/2026
Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
Award $4,710,000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (F...

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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005 06/05/2026
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Award $13,840,000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (F...

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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004 06/05/2026
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Award $13,840,000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (F...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011656 06/23/2026
Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
Award $12,056,672

The AgrAbility program works to increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities, including veterans, and their families...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696 06/23/2026
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Award $3,000,000

The Rural Health and Safety Education Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providi...

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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: RDBCP-DHCS-2026 06/01/2026
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program
Award $6,000,000

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $6,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2026 Delta H...

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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCBGP-G-26-0004 06/08/2026
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill 2026
Award $86,600,000

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-SCRI-011676 06/15/2026
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Award $175,000,000

The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crops industries (as defined in Appendix III) by...

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SEC_ID: USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-2026 05/28/2026
USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-FY26
Award $20,000,000

Under the leadership of Secretary Brooke Rollins, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to strengthening...

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SEC_ID: RUS-26-01-DLT 06/30/2026
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Award $27,000,000

Authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa, the DLT Program provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedic...

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SEC_ID: RD-RBS-26-04 08/07/2026
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4
Award Agency Discretion

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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits
Award $115,000

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. distilled spirits for nine (9) Uzbek parti...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816 06/26/2026
Open Data Framework
Award $923,325

The purpose of ODF, under assistance listing 10.233, is to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and coo...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011738 06/12/2026
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems
Award $3,702,297

In FY 2026, under Assistance Listing 10.330, ASAFS will support the development of improved alfalfa seed and forage production sys...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011736 06/15/2026
Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas
Award $2,800,000

The purpose of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, under Assistance Listing number 10.308, is to promote and strengthen the ability of el...

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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0011 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan: U.S. Soy Marketing Promotion
Award $115,000

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. soy for eight (8) mid- to senior-level pri...

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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0010 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Armenia Exchanges: U.S. Food Safety Regulations and Standards Training Program
Award $110,000

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program on U.S. Food Safety regulations and standards for 9 Armenian ...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699 06/29/2026
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
Award $1,000,000

The primary goal and objective of the Methyl Bromide Transition program is to support the discovery and implementation of practica...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals Requiring Multi-regional or Regional Coordination
Award $550,000

The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Workshop Projects
Award $450,000

The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940 06/29/2026
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants
Award $1,827,495

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is ...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942 06/29/2026
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Workshop Grants
Award $50,000

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is ...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
Award $65,000,000

The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-KMB-32361 06/01/2026
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
Award $459,564

The purpose of the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP), Assistance Listing 10.511, is to support innova...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-EME-32358 06/08/2026
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
Award $300,000

The goal of RREA-NFF, Assistance Listing 10.515, is to enhance the longevity of U.S. forest and rangeland resources and enable lan...

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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011716 06/15/2026
Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
Award $1,000,000

The purpose of the DEG program, under assistance listing number 10.322, is to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher ed...

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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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