Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
In 2026, this grant funds new community projects to expand food safety training, education, outreach, and coordination through the Food Safety Outreach Program.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Due Dates: July 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $3,500,000 | Award range: $80,000–$300,000 per project | ~15 awards expected
Summary: Supports community outreach projects that expand food safety training, education, and coordination for small producers and processors.
Description
This program funds Community Outreach Projects under the Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) to enhance food safety training, education, outreach, and coordination, especially for small and mid-sized producers, processors, and other target audiences. The goal is to improve public health by increasing knowledge and adoption of food safety practices, particularly among entities impacted by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and those lacking access to conventional training resources.
