USDA-NIFA-SGP-011878: Sun Grant Program
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 notices from 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $2.8 million (at least $2.8 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $2.8 million in total. Applications closed on August 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.8 million
- Award floor$2.8 million
- Total funding$2.8 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 17, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 16, 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)
Eligible applicants must represent a consortium of 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions comprised of one entity from each of the Sun Grant regions and sub-region.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Sun Grant Program awards averaged $7.5 million; this notice allows up to $2.8 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that: 1. Enhance national energy security through the development, distribution, and implementation of biobased energy technologies; 2. Promote varied agricultural production systems in the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; 3. Promote economic growth in rural areas of the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; and 4. Enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration among the Department, other appropriate Federal agencies, and Land-grant Colleges and Universities.
Who has won Sun Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Sun Grant Program (10.320) awarded $15.0 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $7.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | South Dakota | 2 | $15.0 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-SGP-011878 still open?
No. It closed on August 17, 2026.
Who can apply for Sun Grant Program?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Sun Grant Program?
Closed August 17, 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 $2.8 million each. About $2.8 million in total for one award.
Who has won Sun Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were South Dakota State University. The program made 2 awards worth $15.0 million in that time.
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