This grant aims to help colleges and universities in U.S. territories improve their education and research programs in agriculture and food sciences. The funding can be used to enhance facilities and equipment, making it easier for these institutions to offer better education and conduct research.
Who it's for: This grant is for colleges and universities located in U.S. territories, often referred to as Insular Areas. These institutions should be looking to improve their agriculture and food science programs.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not located in a U.S. territory
- Not an institution of higher education
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Requesting funds outside the $10,000 - $500,000 range
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an institution in a U.S. territory
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Institutional support letters
- Past performance documentation (if applicable)
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Completed application forms
Cautions
- Ensure your institution is located in a U.S. territory.
- Double-check all application materials for completeness.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Make sure your funding request is within the specified range.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education located in U.S. territories, also known as Insular Areas. These are regions that are not part of the 50 states but are under U.S. jurisdiction, such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Overview
This grant is for colleges and universities located in U.S. territories, often referred to as Insular Areas. These institutions should be looking to improve their agriculture and food science programs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not located in a U.S. territory
- Not an institution of higher education
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Requesting funds outside the $10,000 - $500,000 range
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to improve educational and research facilities and equipment in agriculture and food sciences at eligible institutions in U.S. territories.
Total Program Funding
$2,800,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 15, 2026(1 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your institution's eligibility as a U.S. territory-based college or university.
- Register with necessary federal grant systems.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focusing on agriculture and food sciences.
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan.
- Gather letters of support from institutional leaders.
- Compile any past performance documentation if applicable.
- Complete and review all application forms.