Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Grant Range
Up to $300,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Agriculture & Food
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Health
Deadline
2026-07-20
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Entities are eligible to apply to the FSOP if they meet at least one of the following criteria: A State Cooperative Extension Service; A Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency; A nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organization; An organization representing owners and operators of farms, small food processors, or small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that has a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety; An institution of higher education (as defined at in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1001(a))) or a foundation maintained by an institution of higher education; or; A collaboration of two or more eligible entities.
Focus Area
In FY 2026, Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP), under Assistance Listing 10.328, will maintain and continue to expand training, education, outreach, and coordination by soliciting new Community Outreach Projects. Community Outreach Projects will support the development of new food safety education and outreach programs in local communities and expand upon existing food safety education and outreach programs. Projects will focus on building the capacity of local groups to identify specific needs within their communities and to implement customized food safety education and outreach programs to meet those specific needs. Community outreach project funds can be used to develop and/or expand Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training in communities to ensure they are consistent with new FSMA rules and meet the needs of expanded audiences. Community Outreach Projects also support the growth and expansion of existing food safety education and outreach programs currently offered in local communities. In addition, these projects will enable existing programs to reach a broader target audience, provide technical assistance, and/or expand to new audiences. New audiences may include those from a variety of agricultural production and processing systems.
Contact
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/c9acb502-1a02-4458-83de-db58c0b7e6c2
Application Platform
grants.gov
Assistance Listing
10.328
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