Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026

Agricultural Marketing Service

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security, construction and civil works and education and training sectors, with a focus on Ports, Higher Education and Scholarships. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million – USD 2.4 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 2, 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 purpose of SPMGP is to support projects that strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States. This includes improving infrastructure, business, and resource development, and the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs. The SPMGP seeks to develop solutions for practical problems across the United States and address the needs of the entire sheep industry, while focusing on the measurable benefits for sheep producers. The program encourages collaboration among sheep industry organizations and aims to reduce duplication of efforts among participating organizations. Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service CFDA: 10.173 Eligible Applicants: All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. Eligible entities are national entities with capacity to manage the program and with demonstrated support and engagement with the sheep industry, including non-profit, higher education institutions, government entities, or business entities. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No Contact: Agricultural Marketing Service Email: IPPGrants@usda.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agricultural Marketing Service

Agricultural Marketing Service has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agricultural Marketing Service 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 $1,000,000 - $2,400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. You have 64 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.