This grant, offered through the Agriculture Innovation Center, is designed to empower agricultural producers by enhancing their capacity to market value-added products. The primary objective is to disburse funds to eligible Agriculture Innovation Centers. These centers will then utilize the grants to deliver crucial technical assistance and support services directly to agricultural producers. This initiative aims to bridge knowledge gaps, facilitate market access, and ultimately strengthen the profitability and sustainability of value-added agricultural ventures. By fostering innovation and providing essential expertise, the program seeks to boost economic development within the agricultural sector and ensure producers can effectively bring their specialized products to market.
Opportunity ID: 334366
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-AIC-2021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.377 — Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,392,479 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture Innovation Center Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gail Thuner
Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch Email:gail.thuner@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close date was incorrect. Should be September 27. 2021. | Jun 28, 2021 | |
| Jun 25, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-AIC-2021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.377 — Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,392,479 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture Innovation Center Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gail Thuner
Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch Email:gail.thuner@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-AIC-2021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.377 — Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,392,479 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture Innovation Center Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gail Thuner
Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch Email:gail.thuner@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 334366 Full Announcement-Federal Register Notice -> AIC 2021 Notice FR 2021 06 28.pdf
Folder 334366 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> AIC 2021 Application Template.pdf
Folder 334366 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> AIC 2021 Application Checklist.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gail Thuner Management and Program Analyst Direct Programs Branch Email: gail.thuner@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.377 | PKG00267956 | Jun 28, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334366 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334366 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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