Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
This grant funds centers that help farmers with technical support to market value-added agricultural products.
Funder: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Due Dates: January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: $600,000–$1,000,000 per award | ~3 awards | 3-year project period | $2,500,000 total program funding
Summary: Supports Agriculture Innovation Centers that provide technical assistance to agricultural producers developing and marketing value-added products.
Key Information: Requires at least one-third matching funds of total project cost.
Description
The Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program provides funding to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers that deliver technical, business, and value-added product development assistance to agricultural producers. The program aims to strengthen the ability of agricultural producers to develop and market value-added agricultural products, enhance domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity, and expand markets for American farmers and rural producers. Funded Centers offer a range of services, including business and market development, organizational and financial advisory support, process and product development, and value chain coordination.
