EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER: Farmer to Farmer 2025
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2026.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 22, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 17, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 22, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 19, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program awards averaged $915,182; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (44% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Gulf of America Division (“GAD”), located in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 4, is part of the EPA Great Water Body program that collaborates to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America consistent with the economic well-being of the region. EPA’s actions are designed to support improved water quality; to enhance, restore and/or protect natural habitats; and to improve the region’s ability to withstand storm events. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality and/or habitat through collaboration with America’s farmers. Applications must align with the Administration’s "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative and align with EPA statutory authorities. Activities must take place in the Gulf of America watershed and/or within the United States contiguous zone in the Gulf of America. This opportunity is targeted to organizations described in Section 2.A. that are committed to supporting American farmers and preventing, reducing, or eliminating nutrient pollution while remaining good stewards of tax dollars.
Who has won Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program (66.475) awarded $77.8 million across 85 grant awards, an average of $915,182 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | Alabama | 5 | $7.0 million |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi | 7 | $4.2 million |
| Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi | Texas | 3 | $3.7 million |
| Iowa Department of Natural Resources | Iowa | 2 | $3.6 million |
| The Sand County Foundation, Inc | Wisconsin | 3 | $3.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER still open?
No. It closed on June 22, 2026.
Who can apply for Farmer to Farmer 2025?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Farmer to Farmer 2025?
Closed June 22, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of South Alabama, Mississippi State University, Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi. The program made 85 awards worth $77.8 million in that time.
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