This grant is designed to help educate and train Tribal produce farmers about the FDA's Produce Safety Rule. It aims to support Tribal farmers in understanding and potentially complying with this rule, even if they aren't currently required to. The program will consider the unique history, culture, and agricultural practices of Tribal communities.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide education, training, and outreach to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. It's particularly aimed at those who can incorporate Tribal history and culture into their programs.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not focusing on Tribal produce farmers
- Lack of experience with FDA's Produce Safety Rule
- Inability to incorporate Tribal history and culture
- Not providing education or training services
- Not targeting federally recognized Tribes
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of experience with Tribal communities
- Plan for incorporating Tribal history and culture
- Documentation of ability to provide technical assistance
Cautions
- Ensure activities are culturally sensitive
- Focus on federally recognized Tribes
- Align with FDA's Produce Safety Rule
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are those who can provide education, training, and outreach to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. This includes organizations that can integrate Tribal history, culture, and regional agricultural practices into their programs.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide education, training, and outreach to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. It's particularly aimed at those who can incorporate Tribal history and culture into their programs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not focusing on Tribal produce farmers
- Lack of experience with FDA's Produce Safety Rule
- Inability to incorporate Tribal history and culture
- Not providing education or training services
- Not targeting federally recognized Tribes
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and deliver education, training, and outreach programs about the FDA's Produce Safety Rule to Tribal produce farmers. This includes creating materials and providing technical assistance.
Total Program Funding
$500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 28, 2026
- Archive Date
- Sep 19, 2026
- Last Updated
- Aug 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the appropriate federal systems
- Prepare a project proposal focusing on Tribal produce farmers
- Develop a budget that aligns with the grant's goals
- Gather documentation of past work with Tribal communities
- Ensure all activities respect Tribal culture and history