Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
Open. Closes January 31, 2027, 101 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service , opportunity number RBCS-2026-AIC.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RBCS-2026-AIC |
| Assistance listing | 10.377 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture, Business and Commerce |
| Posted | September 9, 2026 |
| Closes | January 31, 2027 |
| Award range | $600,000 to $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Total program funding | $2,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Public and state controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- AIC FY26 final.pdf (Full Announcement)
- RD 4284-1 AIC Application Form.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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