OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRBCS-2026-AIC

Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

Rural Business-Cooperative ServiceCloses Jan 31, 2027(110 days left)$600,000 – $1,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This USDA program funds organizations that run Agriculture Innovation Centers providing technical assistance to agricultural producers for marketing value-added products. It is best suited for agriculture, technology, and arts-related organizations that can deliver producer-facing technical assistance and meet cost-sharing requirements. Businesses outside these industries, especially those in housing, social services, or environmental work, should not bother applying.

Best for
Agriculture & Farming businesses, Technology & Software companies, Arts & Culture organizations, Nonprofits with technical assistance programs
Not for
Housing & Real Estate businesses, Social Services & Nonprofit organizations, Environment & Conservation groups
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech, innovation)
94
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (agriculture)
85
Strong Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
83
Strong Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (agriculture)
82
Strong Match
Finance & BankingCurrently accepting applications
80
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
76
Strong Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
$600,000 – $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 31, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $600,000 to $1,000,000, with total program funding of $2,500,000 and about 3 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), federally recognized tribal governments, state, county, and local governments, and institutions of higher education.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. However, small businesses and for-profit organizations are eligible, so a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC may qualify as a small business or for-profit entity.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits can apply. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education from that category (though higher education institutions are separately eligible).

Summary

Grants to establish or operate Agriculture Innovation Centers that provide technical assistance to agricultural producers for marketing value-added agricultural products. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, tribal, state, county and local governments, and higher education institutions. Cost sharing required; awards $600,000–$1,000,000.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Economic development
  • Technical assistance

Program contact

Natalie Melton Management and Program AnalystShamika.Johnson@usda.gov2026901371

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