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Federal Expired GRANTS-GOV-362781

Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative is a federal competitive grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$500K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applications may only be submitted by the following entities: (A) State Agricultural Experiment Stations; (B) Colleges and uni. The application deadline is July 27, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$50K–$500K
Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Expired

About this program

The UIE program (ALN 10.333) supports research, education, and extension activities through competitive grants designed to address key production and market challenges of local, regional, and national importance. The authorization covers the full food value chain, including production, harvesting, transportation, aggregation, packaging, distribution, and market development. Public input was solicited through Federal Register Notice 2020-08402, stakeholder listening sessions, and consultation with the Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) for Urban Agriculture to help identify the most urgent needs in the above listed food value chain stages. This input helped identify the most urgent needs across the food value chain.To address the most critical challenges in agricultural production and market growth, applications must align with the FY 2026 Priority Focus of identifying and promoting the horticultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to successful agricultural production in high‑population‑density settings, indoor and controlled‑environment systems, and other emerging agricultural production approaches.Applicants must include local community organizations in the project team. Priority will be given to proposals that involve the cooperation of multiple eligible applicants.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applications may only be submitted by the following entities: (A) State Agricultural Experiment Stations; (B) Colleges and universities; (C) University research foundations; (D) Other research institutions and organizations; (E) Federal agencies; (F) National laboratories; (G) Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; (H) Individuals; or (I) Any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number USDA-NIFA-OP-011777. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source