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Farmer to Farmer 2025

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Assistance Listings: 66.475 -- Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

The Gulf of America Division (“GAD”), located in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 4, is part of the EPA Great Water Body program that collaborates to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America consistent with the economic well-being of the region. EPA’s actions are designed to support improved water quality; to enhance, restore and/or protect natural habitats; and to improve the region’s ability to withstand storm events. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality and/or habitat through collaboration with America’s farmers. Applications must align with the Administration’s "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative and align with EPA statutory authorities. Activities must take place in the Gulf of America watershed and/or within the United States contiguous zone in the Gulf of America. This opportunity is targeted to organizations described in Section 2.A. that are committed to supporting American farmers and preventing, reducing, or eliminating nutrient pollution while remaining good stewards of tax dollars.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Grantor contact information

Description

Matt Beiser; GAD-NOFO@epa.gov

Email

GAD-NOFO@epa.gov

GAD-NOFO@epa.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER-OMB-Cleared_Clean.pdf
Full Announcement
May 5, 2026 12:41 PM UTC
EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER_-_Optional_Budget_Template.xlsx
Optional Budget Template
May 5, 2026 12:42 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 19, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$50,000,000

Program Funding

30

Expected awards

$1,500,000

Award Minimum

$2,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

May 5, 2026

Archive date:

July 19, 2026

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