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"Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) is sponsored by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Supports projects that expand or establish new domestic fertilizer production capacity to strengthen the U. S.
fertilizer supply chain.
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Opportunity Listing - Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service Assistance Listings: 10. 383 -- Fertilizer Product Expansion Program Last Updated: July 7, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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).
” 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. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Environmental_Checklist_Fillable. pdf Environmental Checklist Jul 1, 2026 06:34 PM UTC FY_26_FIELDS_NOFO_6.
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26. pdf Notice - Updated 7. 7.
2026 Jul 7, 2026 08:36 PM UTC 20260630_Final_RD_RBCS_FIELDS_CertificationFillable. pdf FIELDS Certificate Jul 1, 2026 06:32 PM UTC 20260630_Final_RD_RBCS_FIELDS_FeasibilityStudyGuide. pdf Feasibility Study Guide Jul 1, 2026 06:33 PM UTC 20260630_RD_RBCS_FIELDS_ApplicationChecklist.
pdf FIELDS Application Checklist Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribes, Tribal Entities, Alaska Native Corporations, For-Profit Entities, Corporations, Non-Profit Entities, Producer Owned Cooperatives & Corporations, Certified Benefit Corporations, & State or Local Government Entiti…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000,000 - $150,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) is funded by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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