Methyl Bromide Transition Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Published: Apr 27, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

agriculture & food security grant funding in United States: Methyl Bromide. Issued by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Submission deadline Jun 2026.

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 29, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The primary goal and objective of the Methyl Bromide Transition program is to support the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide. The MBT program seeks to solve pest problems in key agricultural production and post-harvest management systems, processing facilities, and transport systems for which methyl bromide has been withdrawn or withdrawal is imminent.

Agency: Heidi Z Vanegas
Grantor

CFDA: 10.303

Eligible Applicants: Applicants for the MBT program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities (as defined by Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(4), as amended, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities, (7 U.S.C. 3103(10)) and 1994 Institutions (7 U.S.C. 301 note).

Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Cost Sharing: Yes

More Info: Methyl Bromide Transition Program — https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/methyl-bromide-transition-program

Contact: Heidi Z Vanegas
Grantor

Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Data provenance

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About National Institute of Food and Agriculture

National Institute of Food and Agriculture has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Research & Innovation, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Institute of Food and Agriculture in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $500,000 - $500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 29, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.