Food Safety Outreach Program Technical Assistance-Grant Writing Skills Projects
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA (USDA-NIFA-ERA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to expand food safety training and outreach through grant writing technical assistance projects. State Cooperative Extension Services, federal/state/local/tribal agencies, nonprofit community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education are all eligible. Organizations representing farmers, small food processors, or small wholesalers with food safety expertise can apply. Collaborations of two or more eligible entities are encouraged.
Program description
In FY 2026, FSOP, under Assistance Listing 10.328, will maintain and continue to expand training, education, outreach, and coordination by soliciting new Technical Assistance – Grant Writing Skills Projects.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/proposal description
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support (if collaboration)
Program contact
- 👤 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
- 📧 grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- 📞 202-445-5402
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.328 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,324,692
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$1,809,246
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$1,798,000
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$1,797,993
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$1,226,430
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$792,797
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$791,420
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$791,066
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$770,928
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$650,000
Top States by Funding
- FL 6 awards $5.2M
- VT 7 awards $4.7M
- OR 4 awards $3.4M
- IA 3 awards $2.9M
- CA 7 awards $2.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.328). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $8,548,561 | |
| 2025 | $9,726,161 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,556,700 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this FSOP grant?
State Cooperative Extension Services, federal/state/local/tribal agencies, nonprofits, colleges/universities, and organizations representing farm/food processor owners are eligible. Collaborations of two or more eligible entities can also apply.
What is the funding range for this grant?
Awards typically range from $75,000 to $300,000. The total program funding pool is $300,000.
What kinds of projects are supported?
This grant funds technical assistance and grant writing skills training projects that expand food safety outreach, education, and coordination efforts.
Is cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 20, 2026. There is no rolling deadline period.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on how grant writing skills training will strengthen food safety outreach capacity across your state or region. Show a clear need and specific audience.
- Highlight your organization's expertise in food safety, extension education, or working with farmers and small food businesses. Demonstrate credibility and experience in this sector.
- If applying as a collaboration, clearly define each partner's role and contribution. Specify how grant writing skills will be shared and who benefits.
- Use concrete metrics to show the expected reach and impact. Include numbers of trainings, participants trained, and how they'll apply grant writing skills.
- Start your application early. Competitive proposals require detailed planning, partner coordination, and strong documentation of organizational capacity.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Unclear connection between grant writing skills training and food safety outcomes. Weak documentation of organizational capacity to deliver training effectively. Insufficient detail on how trainees will apply grant writing skills post-training.
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