Sun Grant Program
USDA-NIFA Posted USDA-NIFA-SGP-011878
Close Date:
August 17, 2026
17 days remaining
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 must represent a consortium of 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions comprised of one entity from each of the Sun Grant regions and sub-region.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $2,801,160.00
- Award Ceiling
- $2,801,160.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $2,801,160.00
- Expected Awards
- 1
Key Dates
- Posted
- July 31, 2026
- Closes
- August 17, 2026 17d
- Archive Date
- September 16, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Agency Code
- USDA-NIFA
- Funding Instrument
- Other