# NIFA Awards $2.8M for Methyl Bromide Alternatives

On November 4, 2026, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a combined $2.8 million for five projects developing practical alternatives to methyl bromide across agricultural production, post-harvest management, processing, and transport. The awards comprise two projects funded in FY 2026 and three in FY 2025; the funding has already been awarded and is not an open solicitation.

- The five university awardees are The Ohio State University, Clemson University, University of California, Davis, University of Georgia, and University of California, Riverside.
- Contractors may find opportunities to support project work through collaboration or subcontracting with the university awardees.
- Businesses interested in future work in this area can track subsequent Methyl Bromide Transition Program funding announcements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

### Vendors
- The Ohio State University (awardee)
- Clemson University (awardee)
- University of California, Davis (awardee)
- University of Georgia (awardee)
- University of California, Riverside (awardee)

### Sources
- [NIFA Awards $2.8M to Find Pest Management Alternatives to Methyl Bromide | NIFA](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/award-announcements/nifa-awards-28m-find-pest-management-alternatives-methyl-bromide) - NIFA