Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program FY2026
🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. colleges, universities, and state cooperative institutions seeking to fund agricultural research collaborations with international partners from emerging markets.
Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. colleges and universities, state cooperative institutions, and consortia of these institutions. All must register in SAM.gov before the application deadline.
The program supports applied research, extension, and education activities. International partners must be from selected emerging market economies. Collaborations strengthen U.S. agricultural competitiveness and trade relationships.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Fellowship Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program by issuing a new award. This opportunity is available to State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States, as defined at 7 U.S.C. § 3103. This program is intended to support applied research, extension, and education collaborations between U.S. researchers and their foreign counterparts from selected emerging market economies.
Benefits to the United States: This program makes America more prosperous by strengthening trade and expanding and developing new markets with current and potential trading partners.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Biographical sketches of key personnel
- SAM.gov registration proof
- Letter(s) of commitment from international partners
- Institutional authorization letter
Program contact
- 👤 Kendra Arrington Grantor
- 📧 Nicola.Sakhleh@usda.gov
- 📞 202-690-5503
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.777 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$41,499
Top States by Funding
- WA 1 awards $0.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.777). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,187,113 | |
| 2026 est. | $2,800,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
U.S. colleges, universities, and state cooperative institutions. All must be registered in SAM.gov before the deadline.
Can consortia apply?
Yes, but all participating institutions must be eligible U.S. colleges or universities.
What activities does the grant support?
Applied research, extension, and education collaborations with international agricultural partners from emerging economies.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is August 14, 2026. Early submission is recommended to avoid technical issues.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact eligible international partners early. Confirm they are from designated emerging market economies before finalizing your team.
- Demonstrate how your collaboration benefits U.S. trade interests and agricultural competitiveness globally.
- Highlight the applied research outcomes and practical extension benefits. Emphasize scalability to other regions.
- Budget clearly for both U.S. and international partner activities. Show cost efficiency in project design.
- Allow ample time for SAM.gov registration. Inactive or expired registrations result in automatic ineligibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to verify SAM.gov registration is active before submission. Weak linkage between project activities and tangible U.S. trade or market development benefits. Proposing theoretical research without sufficient applied or extension components.
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