GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $150M, one-time grant.
One-time submission — deadline August 17, 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a one-time federal grant program with a single submission window closing August 2026.
Federal grants of this size are highly competitive and typically favor applicants with strong project plans, demonstrated capacity, and clear public benefit. The $150M ceiling suggests large capital projects are the target, not small startups.
WHAT IT TAKES
Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov if not already active — 1-2 weeks
Develop a detailed project proposal showing fertilizer supply impact and financial feasibility — 4-8 weeks
Submit application via Grants.gov before the deadline — 1-2 days
WORTH KNOWING
The grant is administered by the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service, so framing your project around rural economic development and domestic supply chain resilience is likely to strengthen your application.
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