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Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

RBCS-2026-AIC

USDA-RBCS

General Information

$2,500,000

Est. Program Funding:

January 31, 2027

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$1,000,000

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
RBCS-2026-AIC

Owning Agency:
USDA-RBCS

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Jan 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Sep 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Feb 01, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling	1,000,000
Award Floor	600,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses, City or township governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional Info on Eligibility:

N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	Natalie Melton Management and Program Analyst
Link to Additional Information:	Agriculture Innovation Center Program
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 2026901371

CFDA Program(s)

10.377: Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program

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