The Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026 is a grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. It aims to support collaborations between U.S. researchers and their counterparts in emerging market economies, focusing on applied research, extension, and education in agriculture. The goal is to boost American agricultural exports by opening or expanding overseas markets.
Who it's for: This grant is for State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States. These institutions should be interested in forming partnerships with researchers from emerging market economies to work on agricultural projects.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State cooperative institution or a college/university in the U.S.
- Proposing projects outside the scope of applied research, extension, or education in agriculture
- Failure to demonstrate collaboration with foreign counterparts from emerging markets
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a State cooperative institution or U.S. college/university
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $150,000
- Partnership agreements with foreign counterparts
- Organizational background information
- Evidence of past successful collaborations, if any
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure collaboration with foreign counterparts is well-documented
- Adhere strictly to the agricultural focus of the program
- Be aware of the maximum funding limit of $150,000
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States, as defined under 7 U.S.C. § 3103. This means institutions that are part of the cooperative extension system or higher education institutions recognized under U.S. law. The program is open to a wide range of U.S. educational institutions interested in agricultural collaborations with emerging market economies.
Overview
This grant is for State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States. These institutions should be interested in forming partnerships with researchers from emerging market economies to work on agricultural projects.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State cooperative institution or a college/university in the U.S.
- Proposing projects outside the scope of applied research, extension, or education in agriculture
- Failure to demonstrate collaboration with foreign counterparts from emerging markets
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support applied research, extension, and educational collaborations between U.S. institutions and foreign researchers from selected emerging market economies. This includes expenses related to research activities, educational programs, and extension services that aim to increase American agricultural exports.
Total Program Funding
$1,050,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(59 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a State cooperative institution or U.S. college/university
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Establish and document partnerships with foreign counterparts
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Submit application by August 14, 2026