Methyl Bromide Transition Program
This grant funds research and implementation of practical pest control alternatives to replace methyl bromide in agriculture, storage, processing, and transport systems.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000 total program funding; up to $500,000 per award for 24–36 months; 2 awards expected
Summary: Supports discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide in agriculture and post-harvest systems.
Key Information: Dollar-for-dollar non-federal matching required unless waived; only colleges and universities eligible to apply.
Description
The Methyl Bromide Transition (MBT) program, administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), funds integrated and extension-only projects that develop and implement practical alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in key agricultural production, post-harvest management systems, processing facilities, and transport systems. The program aims to address the urgent needs resulting from the phase-out of methyl bromide, supporting research, extension, and outreach to ensure economically viable and scalable solutions are available to affected commodities and industries. Projects must include an economic analysis and encourage the adoption of new pest management strategies at the commercial or field scale.
