# Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program (RBCS-2026-AIC)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RBCS-2026-AIC |
| Title | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program |
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service  |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-09 |
| Close date | 2027-01-31 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | $600,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $2,500,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture, Business and Commerce |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled 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; Small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.377 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Agency contact | Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 87 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $1,000,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363833). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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