Sun Grant Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- 10.320 -- Sun Grant Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: Jul 31, 2026
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Description
In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that:
1. Enhance national energy security through the development, distribution, and implementation of biobased energy technologies;
2. Promote varied agricultural production systems in the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies;
3. Promote economic growth in rural areas of the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; and
...4. Enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration among the Department, other appropriate Federal agencies, and Land-grant Colleges and Universities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY26-Sun_Grant-NOFO-P.pdf | FY2026-Sun-Grant-Program-NOFO | Jul 31, 2026 07:08 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 16, 2026
Award
$2,801,160
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,801,160
Award Minimum
$2,801,160
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-SGP-011878
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 31, 2026
Archive date:
September 16, 2026
