Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $600,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 3 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications close on January 31, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 9, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$600,000
- Expected awards3
- Total funding$2.5 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Natalie Melton, Management and Program Analyst, Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov, 2026901371.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program?
Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
What is the deadline for Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program?
Closes January 31, 2027 (92 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $2.5 million in total across about 3 awards.
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