Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative
About This Opportunity
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 50,000 – USD 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 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 UIE program (ALN 10.333) supports research, education, and extension activities through competitive grants designed to address key production and market challenges of local, regional, and national importance. The authorization covers the full food value chain, including production, harvesting, transportation, aggregation, packaging, distribution, and market development. Public input was solicited through Federal Register Notice 2020-08402, stakeholder listening sessions, and consultation with the Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) for Urban Agriculture to help identify the most urgent needs in the above listed food value chain stages. This input helped identify the most urgent needs across the food value chain. To address the most critical challenges in agricultural production and market growth, applications must align with the FY 2026 Priority Focus of identifying and promoting the horticultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to successful agricultural production in high‑population‑density settings, indoor and controlled‑environment systems, and other emerging agricultural production approaches. Applicants must include local community organizations in the project team. Priority will be given to proposals that involve the cooperation of multiple eligible applicants.
Agency: Adam Hoque
Grantor
CFDA: 10.333
Eligible Applicants: Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:
(A) State Agricultural Experiment Stations;
(B) Colleges and universities;
(C) University research foundations;
(D) Other research institutions and organizations;
(E) Federal agencies;
(F) National laboratories;
(G) Private organizations, foundations, or corporations;
(H) Individuals; or
(I) Any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: No
More Info: Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative — https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/urban-indoor-emerging-agriculture
Contact: Adam Hoque
Grantor
Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 12, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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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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?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 27, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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 $50,000 - $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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