The Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program provides financial support to centers that help farmers and agricultural producers market their value-added products. This means helping them find new ways to sell products that have been processed or enhanced in some way, like turning milk into cheese.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities including state and county governments, Native American tribal organizations, individuals, public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, city or township governments, and both types of nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status).
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Not fitting into one of the eligible applicant categories
- Proposing a project outside the scope of marketing value-added products
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing/matching funds
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Completed application forms
- Evidence of technical assistance capability
Cautions
- Ensure you have matching funds ready
- Make sure your project aligns with the grant's focus on value-added products
- Check all eligibility criteria carefully
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, Native American tribal organizations, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status. This broad eligibility means many different types of organizations can apply, but they must be able to provide technical assistance to agricultural producers.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities including state and county governments, Native American tribal organizations, individuals, public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, city or township governments, and both types of nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status).
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Not fitting into one of the eligible applicant categories
- Proposing a project outside the scope of marketing value-added products
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to provide technical assistance to agricultural producers. This includes helping them develop business plans, conduct feasibility studies, and find new markets for their value-added products.
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027(141 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 1, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify your eligibility based on entity type
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on marketing value-added products
- Create a budget plan including cost-sharing/matching funds
- Gather financial statements and organizational documents
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit the application by January 31, 2027