# Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-fd-26-009-education-and-outreach-to-tribal-producers-through-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363239

> Food and Drug Administration offered grants of up to $500,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-FD-26-009 |
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.103 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Sole Source: The University of Arkansas

## What the grant funds

The primary purpose of this program is to develop and provide education and/or training, and outreach regarding FDA's Produce Safety Rule to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. The program is expected to help Tribal farmers access appropriate technical assistance and may include Tribal farmers who are not currently required to comply with the rule but are interested in complying or see economic benefits in doing so. All activities should consider Tribal history, culture, and regional agricultural practices.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-FD-26-009 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2026. A newer notice is open: PAR-27-017, rolling or no fixed deadline.

### Who can apply for Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance?

Food and Drug Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance?

Closed August 28, 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 $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Food and Drug Administration Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Critical Path Institute, National Environmental Health Association, Association of Food & Drug Officials. The program made 940 awards worth $1.2 billion in that time.