The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) for 2026 to develop and implement food safety training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance projects that will help improve public health by increasing the understanding and adoption of established food safety standards, guidance, and protocols.
Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is committed to advancing these principles and encourages applicants to actively engage farmers, ranchers, and foresters when applying for funding opportunities to ensure relevancy and adherence to them. NIFA also encourages agricultural leaders to engage in the peer review panel process to ensure American producers are better served through research, education, and extension activities.
Projects submitted under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) should align with USDA Secretary’s Memorandum 1078-020 Directive on Departmental Research and Development Priorities:
- Increasing Profitability of Farmers and Ranchers
- Expanding Markets and Creating New Uses of U.S. Agricultural Products
- Protecting the Integrity of American Agriculture from Invasive Species
- Promoting Soil Health to Regenerate Long-Term Productivity of Land
- Improving Human Health through Precision Nutrition and Food Quality
Funding Information
- Minimum award amount: $75,000
- Maximum award amount: $300,000
Project Period
36 months
Eligibility Criteria
Entities are eligible to apply to the FSOP if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A State Cooperative Extension Service;
- A Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency;
- A nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organization;
- An organization representing owners and operators of farms, small food processors, or small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that has a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety;
- An institution of higher education
- Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1001(a))) or a foundation maintained by an institution of higher education;; or
- A collaboration of two or more eligible entities.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
