USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32935: Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
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 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA notices from 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $80,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $3.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 20, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 18, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$80,000
- Total funding$3.5 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 20, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 24, 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)
Entities are eligible to apply to the FSOP if they meet at least one of the following criteria:A State Cooperative Extension Service;A Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency;A nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organization;An organization representing owners and operators of farms, small food processors, or small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that has a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety;An institution of higher education (as defined at in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1001(a))) or a foundation maintained by an institution of higher education; or;A collaboration of two or more eligible entities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Food Safety Outreach Program awards averaged $398,053; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
In FY 2026, FSOP, under Assistance Listing 10.328, will maintain and continue to expand training, education, outreach, and coordination by soliciting new Community Outreach Projects.
Who has won Food Safety Outreach Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Food Safety Outreach Program (10.328) awarded $46.2 million across 116 grant awards, an average of $398,053 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont & State Agricultural College | Vermont | 6 | $4.2 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 4 | $3.4 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | 2 | $3.1 million |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Iowa | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Cornell University | New York | 6 | $1.9 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 USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32935 still open?
No. It closed on July 20, 2026.
Who can apply for Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects?
Closed July 20, 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 $300,000 each. About $3.5 million in total across about 15 awards.
Who has won Food Safety Outreach Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Oregon State University, University of Florida. The program made 116 awards worth $46.2 million in that time.
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