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Title Summary Due Date
Bayer -
Epigenetic modulation of plant traits
Full announcement

Bayer is looking for platforms capable of modulating plant traits through targeted epigenetic modifications, without altering the underlying DNA sequence. They are open to approaches that may be temporal or heritable, qualitative or quantitative, and that can be applied across various genes associated with different traits where underlying genetic factors and targets are already known.

May 29, 2026
Horticultural Research Institute -
HRI Research Grant Applications Are Open
Full announcement

The Horticultural Research Institute is still seeking high-quality research that addresses critical challenges and opportunities across ornamental horticulture systems, with a focus on projects that translate into practical, applied outcomes for the industry. Horticultural Research Institute only funds research that specifically deals with green industry-related issues. HRI-supported projects focus on significant problems, regulatory issues, and emerging opportunities in the nursery, greenhouse, retail, and landscape industry. HRI research focuses on the propagation, production, distribution, marketing, and sale of plant material.

May 31, 2026
USDA NIFA -
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
USDA-NIFA-KMB-32361
Full announcement

The purpose of the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP), Assistance Listing 10.511, is to support innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and potential responses to natural, human-made, or technological disasters or disaster threats that pose risks to communities.

June 1, 2026
USDA AMS -
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005
Full announcement

FMPP's purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.

June 5, 2026
USDA AMS -
Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006
Full announcement

RFSP purpose is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems.RFSP is part of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) umbrella program. AMS welcomes applications that meet LAMP goals (see section 3.1) to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets and enterprises, and value-added agricultural products.

June 5, 2026
USDA AMS -
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004
Full announcement

LFPP"s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products.

June 5, 2026
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) -
FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange
DFOP0018277
Full announcement

This initiative engages approximately 60 foreign participants, ages 25-40, from Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere through a five-week intensive placement in the United States.  Participants will collaborate with U.S.-based mentors and companies to develop actionable solutions in critical technology sectors, showcasing American expertise and innovation. The program will also feature overseas components including reciprocal exchanges and an accelerator following the second U.S.-based cohort to expand U.S. influence, inspire future STEM professionals, and foster collaboration with American businesses.  

June 6, 2026
USDA NIFA -
Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) Program
USDA-NIFA-EME-32358
Full announcement

The purpose of the RREA-NFF grant program is to provide funds for Extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. The program supports Extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of forest and rangeland best management practices. The program supports projects that enhance the longevity of forest and rangeland resources by making relevant scientific results available to landowners and managers of forest and rangeland resources. 

RREA-NFF promotes maximizing the reach and impacts of the Cooperative Extension system to ensure the effective management and conservation of forest and rangeland systems for socioeconomic benefits (e.g., forest products, livestock production, and recreation) and enhance preparedness against a variety of threats including land fragmentation, drought, pests, diseases, and invasive species.

June 8, 2026
USDA NIFA -
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
USDA-NIFA-EME-32358
Full announcement

The goal of RREA-NFF, Assistance Listing 10.515, is to enhance the longevity of U.S. forest and rangeland resources and enable landowners and managers to achieve their desired goals and objectives by making relevant scientific results available.

June 8, 2026
NRCS -
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448
Full announcement

NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $52 million in Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) funding through One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21 to create or enhance state and Tribal government programs that encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation. VPA-HIP is a competitive grant program and only state and tribal governments may apply. 

June 8, 2026