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Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture

Deadline
January 31, 2027
Award size
$600,000 to $1 millionAbout 3 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for technical assistance to help farmers and agricultural producers sell special agricultural products. It is meant to help organizations that support agriculture and business in rural areas.

The money can pay for

  • Technical assistance for farmers
  • Helping market agricultural products
  • Supporting agriculture innovation
  • Business and commerce development

Who can apply

Organizations such as nonprofits, small businesses, local governments, and tribal governments can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be a good fit for a small community nonprofit that works with agriculture, but it requires matching funds and may be competitive.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Awards are large and few
  • Eligible applicants include many types of organizations
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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.

Opportunity number
RBCS-2026-AIC
Posted
September 9, 2026
Total funding
$2.5 million
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Assistance listing
10.377 Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program
Agency contact
Natalie Melton Management and Program Analyst
Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
2026901371
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