Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working with federally recognized Tribes on food safety education. The University of Arkansas is the sole source recipient. The program supports education, training, and outreach about FDA's Produce Safety Rule to Tribal farmers. Activities must respect Tribal history, culture, and regional agricultural practices. Eligible participants include Tribal farmers who may or may not currently be required to comply with the rule.
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Program description
The primary purpose of this program is to develop and provide education and/or training, and outreach regarding FDA’s Produce Safety Rule to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. The program is expected to help Tribal farmers access appropriate technical assistance and may include Tribal farmers who are not currently required to comply with the rule but are interested in complying or see economic benefits in doing so. All activities should consider Tribal history, culture, and regional agricultural practices.
Who can apply
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Cooperative Agreement Application
- Program Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from Tribal Partners
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Stephanie Bogan Grantor
- 📧 patrick.johnson@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 3018276802
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.103 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$121,795,918
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$76,105,626
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$50,217,964
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$47,940,304
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$36,000,000
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$35,573,997
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$35,391,995
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$30,732,300
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$23,332,999
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$21,347,288
Top States by Funding
- AZ 3 awards $131.4M
- MD 7 awards $108.7M
- CA 9 awards $106.5M
- VA 5 awards $96.6M
- PA 10 awards $77.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.103). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2016 | $170,482,435 | |
| 2017 est. | $208,900,832 | |
| 2018 | $173,077,408 | |
| 2019 | $198,507,896 | |
| 2020 | $212,448,590 | |
| 2021 | $218,918,739 | |
| 2022 est. | $255,910,458 | |
| 2023 est. | $246,894,600 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
The University of Arkansas is the sole source recipient. The grant supports education and outreach to federally recognized Tribal farmers about FDA's Produce Safety Rule.
What does the funding support?
Education, training, and outreach programs about produce safety. Technical assistance to help Tribal farmers access resources and information.
Must activities focus only on farmers currently required to comply with regulations?
No. The program includes farmers not yet required to comply but interested in doing so or seeking economic benefits.
What is the funding amount available?
The total funding pool is $500,000 for the cooperative agreement period.
Are there geographic restrictions?
No. The grant supports work with federally recognized Tribes nationwide.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your activities respect Tribal history and culture, not just regulatory compliance.
- Include Tribal partners and leadership in program design and implementation.
- Focus on accessibility of technical assistance for farmers with varying compliance levels.
- Document how your approach addresses regional differences in agricultural practices.
- Demonstrate engagement with federally recognized Tribes through letters of support or partnership agreements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Ignoring Tribal cultural context and treating this like standard farmer education. Excluding non-compliant farmers or those early in adoption. Failing to partner meaningfully with Tribal communities in program design.
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