Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance

About this funding opportunity

The primary purpose of this program is to develop and provide education and/or training, and outreach regarding FDA's Produce Safety Rule to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. The program is expected to help Tribal farmers access appropriate technical assistance and may include Tribal farmers who are not currently required to comply with the rule but are interested in complying or see economic benefits in doing so. All activities should consider Tribal history, culture, and regional agricultural practices.

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Public Policy and Governance, Education and Training, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides Up to $500K in funding, up to $500K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 20, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other

Eligibility

Sole Source: The University of Arkansas

Agency

Education and Outreach to Tribal Producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance is administered by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), listed via Grants.gov.