Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)

About this funding opportunity

Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program

The Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program is intended to expand or bring into operation new, independent domestic fertilizer production capacity in order to provide agricultural producers with additional domestic fertilizer options and strengthen the U.S. fertilizer supply chain.

Program funding is intended to support projects that significantly increase domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity and availability. Eligible projects may include expansions or upgrades of existing facilities, construction of new domestic production facilities, shovel-ready projects capable of rapidly increasing domestic supply, and on-site fertilizer terminals and transportation infrastructure that improve supply chain efficiency.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Update, 7/7/2026

The following updates have been made to the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Notice of Funding Opportunity:

Maximum competitive award cap increased: Revised from “competitive, cost-share awards of up to $100 million” to “competitive, cost-share awards of up to $150 million.”

Approximate number of awards clarified: The Notice of Funding Opportunity now states that approximately 10 awards are anticipated.

Restriction on pre-development costs added: The updated version explicitly states that pre-development costs cannot be the primary use of funds, consistent with the existing limitation on working capital.

Section 3.3, Other Eligibility Requirements: Removed the following language: “Ensuring compliance with packaging and labeling requirements under applicable law (including sealing, packaging, boxing, labeling, conveying, and product moving equipment).”

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Agriculture and Food, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Funding amount

This grant provides $15M-$150M in funding, up to $150M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 17, 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
• Large Company
• SME
• Startups
• Public Authorities
• NGOs

Eligibility

Tribes, Tribal Entities, Alaska Native Corporations, For-Profit Entities, Corporations, Non-Profit Entities, Producer Owned Cooperatives & Corporations, Certified Benefit Corporations, & State or Local Government Entities.

Clarification to Section 3.3 in the NOFO, Other Eligibility Requirements. The Agency will accept documents provided by Alaska Native Corporations indicating legal authority to control or manage their ANC fee lands in lieu of a Tribal Government Resolution of Consent.

Agency

Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) is administered by Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), listed via Grants.gov.