Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects
In 2026, the Food Safety Outreach Program will fund new collaborative projects to expand food safety training, education, and outreach efforts.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Due Dates: July 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$550,000 per award; estimated total funding $5.8 million; ~10 awards; project period typically up to 3 years
Summary: Supports collaborative education and training projects to expand food safety training, education, outreach, and coordination, especially for small to mid-sized producers and processors.
Key Information: No cost-sharing or matching required.
Description
This program funds Collaborative Education and Training Projects under the Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP), aiming to improve food safety practices among small to mid-sized farms, food processors, and produce merchant wholesalers. The initiative supports the development and delivery of education, outreach, and technical assistance to increase understanding and implementation of food safety standards, with a focus on entities that may lack access to conventional training resources. Projects may include curriculum development, train-the-trainer models, and regional or multi-state collaborations to address gaps in food safety knowledge and practice.
