Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)
This grant funds projects that expand or build new U.S. fertilizer production facilities to boost domestic supply and give farmers more fertilizer options.
Funder: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (waiver request) | August 17, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $15 million–$150 million per award (cost-share required); up to $500 million total; up to 10 awards; project period up to 5 years
Summary: Supports projects that expand or establish new, independent domestic fertilizer production capacity to strengthen the U.S. fertilizer supply chain.
Key Information: 50% matching funds required; pre-development/working capital costs cannot be primary use; major eligibility and market share restrictions apply.
Description
This program aims to expand or establish new, independent domestic fertilizer production capacity to provide U.S. agricultural producers with more domestic fertilizer options and strengthen the fertilizer supply chain. Funding is intended for projects that significantly increase U.S. fertilizer manufacturing capacity and availability, including construction of new facilities, expansion or upgrade of existing facilities, and improvements to logistics infrastructure. The program emphasizes support for projects that are implementation-ready, innovative, and focused on serving U.S. farmers by enhancing supply, competition, and supply chain resilience.
