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Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

Opportunity number RBCS-2026-AIC · Assistance listing 10.377

Deadline
Jan 31, 2027 · 93 days left
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Award size
$600K to $1M
Total program funding
$2.5M
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Agriculture, Business and commerce

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About this opportunity

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.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • Public and state universities
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Private universities
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • City or township governments
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • For-profit organizations

See the official notice for eligibility details.

Agency contact

Shamika Johnson

Management and Program Analyst

Direct Programs Branch

Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
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Details from Grants.gov, last updated Sep 9, 2026. Deadlines and requirements can change: always confirm them in the official notice and the agency's page.