This grant supports projects that focus on improving agricultural production and market development in urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural settings. It aims to address challenges in the entire food value chain, from production to market development. Projects should focus on high-density areas and innovative farming methods.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including organizations and institutions involved in agricultural research, education, and extension activities. Applicants must collaborate with local community organizations and are encouraged to partner with multiple eligible entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to include local community organizations in the project team
- Not aligning with the FY 2026 Priority Focus
- Lack of cooperation with multiple eligible applicants
- Incomplete application submission
- Requesting funding outside the $50,000 - $500,000 range
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of collaboration with local community organizations
- Budget plan within the specified award range
- Documentation of partnerships with other eligible applicants
- Project timeline and milestones
- Proof of alignment with FY 2026 Priority Focus
- Organizational background and experience
- Letters of support from partners
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with the FY 2026 Priority Focus
- Include local community organizations in your project
- Priority is given to projects with multiple eligible partners
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to an unrestricted range of applicants, meaning any organization or institution involved in agricultural research, education, and extension activities can apply. However, applicants must include local community organizations in their project teams and are encouraged to collaborate with multiple eligible partners to receive priority consideration.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including organizations and institutions involved in agricultural research, education, and extension activities. Applicants must collaborate with local community organizations and are encouraged to partner with multiple eligible entities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to include local community organizations in the project team
- Not aligning with the FY 2026 Priority Focus
- Lack of cooperation with multiple eligible applicants
- Incomplete application submission
- Requesting funding outside the $50,000 - $500,000 range
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research, education, and extension activities that address agricultural production and market challenges in urban, indoor, and emerging settings. This includes all stages of the food value chain, such as production, harvesting, and market development.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026(44 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 26, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with SAM.gov
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Include local community organizations in your team
- Ensure your project aligns with the FY 2026 Priority Focus
- Partner with multiple eligible applicants
- Prepare a budget within the $50,000 - $500,000 range
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Submit your application by July 27, 2026