Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings: 10.377 -- Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
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Description
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Shamika Johnson Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch
Program Contact Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| AIC_FY26_final.pdf | AIC Notice of Funding Opportunity | Sep 9, 2026 08:03 PM UTC |
| RD_4284-1_AIC_Application_Form.pdf | AIC Application Form | Sep 9, 2026 08:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Agriculture Innovation Center Program
Closing: January 31, 2027
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Award
$2,500,000 Program Funding
3 Expected awards
$600,000 Award Minimum
$1,000,000 Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number: RBCS-2026-AIC
Cost sharing or matching requirement: Yes
Funding instrument type: Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: --
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture Business and commerce
Category Explanation: --
History
Version: 6
Posted date: September 9, 2026
Archive date: February 1, 2027