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Sun Grant Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

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
Expired

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.

Apply at official source