FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement

Up to $4M, one-time award.

One-time submission, deadline July 31, 2026.

AMOUNT

Up to $4M, one-time award.

AMOUNT

Up to $4M, one-time award.

DEADLINE

One-time submission, deadline July 31, 2026.

DEADLINE

One-time submission, deadline July 31, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need to be a US-based entity capable of developing or running a mobile payments system for SNAP transactions at farmer-direct venues.

This is a cooperative agreement from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, meaning the funder expects ongoing collaboration. Any stage is eligible, but you must have relevant technical or operational capacity in payments or food access.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Cooperative agreements at this funding level are highly competitive and typically award one or very few recipients.

Up to $4M is a substantial single award, which signals USDA is looking for a capable, proven partner rather than an early-stage experiment. Expect strong competition from established nonprofits, fintechs, and food-access organizations.

WHAT IT TAKES

Confirm eligibility and SAM.gov registration — 1-2 days
Review full Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov for requirements — 2-4 hours
Prepare technical approach, organizational capacity narrative, and budget — 2-6 weeks

WORTH KNOWING

This is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant — USDA will be actively involved in the work. Your application should demonstrate a clear plan for ongoing collaboration and reporting, not just delivery of a finished product.

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