At a glance
Sun Grant Program is a federal competitive grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $2.8M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Eligible applicants must represent a consortium of 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions comprised of one entity from eac. The application deadline is August 17, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $2.8M
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number USDA-NIFA-SGP-011878. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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