Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32935
Food Safety Outreach Program Community Outreach Project Solicitation
Buyer
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32935
NAICS
541620
This opportunity from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA seeks proposals for Community Outreach Projects under the Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP). - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA - Program Details: - Solicitation for new Community Outreach Projects under FSOP, Assistance Listing 10.328 - Focus on training, education, outreach, and coordination to improve food safety - Eligibility: - State Cooperative Extension Services - Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies - Nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organizations - Organizations representing farm owners and operators - Institutions of higher education - Collaborations of eligible entities - Funding: - Total estimated funding: $3,500,000 - Individual awards expected between $80,000 and $300,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - Service-based projects only; no specific products or OEMs mentioned - Emphasis on food safety outreach, education, and training - Unique Requirements: - Projects must support food safety through outreach and education - No product procurement; focus is on service delivery and community impact
Description
The Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) under Assistance Listing 10.328 is soliciting new Community Outreach Projects to maintain and expand training, education, outreach, and coordination in FY 2026. Eligible applicants include State Cooperative Extension Services, Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies, nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organizations, organizations representing farm owners and operators, institutions of higher education, and collaborations of eligible entities. The program aims to support projects that contribute to food safety with a commitment to public health. The funding instrument is a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement.