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State plan amendment deadline was Feb 2, 2026 (FY2026). Multi-year projects must resubmit each year.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) – State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 26 Farm to Food Bank Projects is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program provides funding for TEFAP Farm to Food Bank projects and provides guidance to TEFAP state agencies on how to submit TEFAP state plan amendments to implement FY 2026 projects.
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# TEFAP – State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 26 Farm to Food Bank Projects | Food and Nutrition Service A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. _You are now leaving the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website and entering a non-government or non-military external link or a third-party site.
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fns. usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26) # TEFAP – State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 26 Farm to Food Bank Projects 2.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program 3. The Emergency Food Assistance Program Farm to Food Bank Project Grants Attachment A - State Plan Amendment Template (88. 36 KB) Attachment B - Potential Allocations (216.
87 KB) The Emergency Food Assistance Program Farm to Food Bank Project Grants Under the leadership of Secretary Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is committed to strengthening strategies to connect America’s farmers to nutrition assistance programs.
In support of this goal, this memorandum announces the availability of $8 million for TEFAP Farm to Food Bank projects in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and provides guidance to TEFAP state agencies on how to submit TEFAP state plan amendments to implement FY 2026 projects.
## Farm to Food Bank Projects Section 4018(b) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334, the 2018 Farm Bill) amended Section 203D of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide funding for TEFAP state agencies to pay for projects to harvest, process, package, or transport commodities donated by agricultural producers, processors, or distributors for use by emergency feeding organizations (EFOs).
These projects are known as Farm to Food Bank projects. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21, HR 1), extends the authorization for TEFAP Farm to Food Bank projects through FY 2031. Farm to Food Bank projects are defined at 7 CFR 251.
13(a)) as the harvesting, processing, packaging, or transportation of unharvested, unprocessed, or unpackaged foods donated by agricultural producers, processors, or distributors for use by EFOs under Section 203D of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.
The purpose of such projects must be to (a) reduce food waste at the agricultural production, processing, or distribution level through the donation of food, (b) provide food to individuals in need, and (c) build relationships between agricultural producers, processors, and distributors and EFOs through the donation of food.
Farm to Food Bank project funds can only be used for costs associated with harvesting, processing, packaging, or transporting privately donated foods, and cannot be used to purchase foods or for agricultural production activities (e.g., purchasing seeds or planting crops). Additionally, these funds may not be used for costs associated with handling USDA Foods provided for distribution through TEFAP.
States have discretion in determining how to distribute Farm to Food Bank project funds and may apply funds to both new initiatives and to existing projects that meet the definition of a Farm to Food Bank project. Please see FD-151: Questions and Answers about Farm to Food Bank Projects for additional information on allowable and unallowable use of funds.
## FY 2026 Farm to Food Bank Project Funding HR 1 provides $4 million1 per year for Farm to Food Bank projects from FY 2025 through FY 2031. FNS is making $8 million available for Farm to Food Bank projects in FY 2026, using the total amount of funding appropriated in FY 2025 and FY 2026. All state agencies that submit a plan for FY 2026 will be considered for this funding.
These funds will be issued as a grant award under each state’s existing federal-state agreement. ## Farm to Food Bank Project Partners As required by 7 CFR 251. 6(a)(5)(5)) and 7 CFR 251.
3(e)), Farm to Food Bank projects must be carried out in partnership with one or more EFOs located in the state. Per 7 CFR 251. 3(e)), an EFO is an eligible recipient agency which provides nutrition assistance to relieve situations of emergency and distress through the provision of food to needy persons, including low- income and unemployed persons.
States must have a TEFAP agreement in place with all participating EFOs in a Farm to Food Bank project before the start of a project. 2 Through agreements, state agencies may also partner with other states to maximize the use of foods donated under any Farm to Food Bank project.
TEFAP state agencies will have the discretion to distribute funds to Farm to Food Bank project partners as they see fit while ensuring that funds are only expended on allowable Farm to Food Bank project costs. To be eligible for funds to carry out a Farm to Food Bank project in FY 2026, state agencies must submit an amendment to their state plan to their FNS regional office by Feb. 2, 2026.
3 State agencies that wish to fund multi-year Farm to Food Bank projects must submit an updated state plan amendment each fiscal year reconfirming the ongoing operation of the project. Per 7 CFR 251. 13(e)), state plan amendments must include all of the following requirements: * A high-level summary of the Farm to Food Bank project.
* A description of the types of foods expected to be donated through the project. * A list of EFOs within the state that will operate the project in partnership with the state agency. * A list of any state agencies that will operate the project as a part of a cooperative agreement.
* A description of the project that includes how the project will: * Reduce food waste at the agricultural production, processing, or distribution level through the donation of food; * Provide food to individuals in need; and * Build relationships between agricultural producers, processors, and distributors and EFOs through the donation of food.
* The fiscal year in which the project will begin operating; and * A description of how the match requirement will be met. Attached to this memorandum (Attachment A) is a sample Farm to Food Bank state plan amendment for FY 2026 that addresses each of these required items. As per TEFAP regulations at 7 CFR 251.
13(d)(1)(1)), the federal share of a Farm to Food Bank project shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. Therefore, all federal funds utilized for Farm to Food Bank projects must be matched by non-federal funds. The match requirement must be met through a cash or in-kind contribution from either the state or partner EFOs.
Match funds must be used for allowable Farm to Food Bank project costs. While funds or in-kind contributions from non-federal sources expended to administer a project count toward the match requirement, donated foods, including the value of foods donated as a part of a Farm to Food Bank project, cannot count toward the match requirement.
Additional guidance on allowable cash and in-kind match contributions for Farm to Food Bank projects can be found at 7 CFR 251. 9(c))and[](https://www. fns.
usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)7 CFR 251. 13(d)).
## Allocation of Funds for Farm to Food Bank Projects FY 2026 Farm to Food Bank project funds will be allocated to state agencies that have submitted an approved state plan amendment describing a plan of operation for a Farm to Food Bank project. 4 The funds will be allocated using the current TEFAP formula found at 7 CFR 251. 3(h)).
The estimated initial level of funds potentially available for each state agency in FY 2026 is attached to this memorandum (Attachment B) and was generated using the FY 2026 TEFAP funding formula. To receive funds in FY 2026, state agencies must submit their state plan amendment (Attachment A) to their FNS regional office by Feb. 2, 2026, for review and approval.
The allocation of funds in Attachment B should be considered the minimum amount of funds that each state can receive for FY 2026.
If any TEFAP state agency does not accept all or part of its minimum allocation, remaining funds will be allocated among all states that have submitted an approved state plan amendment and that have accepted their full amount of funds on a pro-rata basis once all state plan amendments for FY 2026 are received and reviewed. Thus, states’ final allocations may vary significantly from what is included in Attachment B.
The period of performance for these grants will be for one year from the date of allocation. ## Reporting Requirements All state agencies that receive funds to carry out Farm to Food Bank projects in FY 2026 must provide semiannual financial reports via the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). 5 The SF-425 must be used for these reports.
A report titled “TEFAP-F2F-Bank- TEFAP Farm to Food Bank Projects” in FPRS has been established for this purpose. A first report must be submitted by April 30, 2026, and reflect Farm to Food Bank project funds expended from the start of the performance period to March 31, 2026. The second report must be submitted by Oct.
30, 2026, and reflect funds expended from April 1, 2026, to Sept. 30, 2026. A final report must be submitted within 90 days after the grant expires that reflects funds expended during the period of performance.
Please see 7 CFR 251. 13(g)) for more information on reporting requirements. Farm to Food Bank project funds should be reported under the TEFAP administrative funding assistance listing number (formerly known as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number), 10.
568. TEFAP state agencies with questions should contact their FNS regional offices. * Attachment A - State Plan Amendment Template * Attachment B - Potential Allocations [](https://www.
fns. usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)1 Farm to Food Bank funding may be subject to rescission beginning in FY 2027.
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gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)2 The burden for these agreements is related to OMB #0584-0293 Food Distribution Programs, Expiration: 08/31/2026, Title: TEFAP Eligible Recipient Agency (ERA) Agreements (7 CFR 251. 2(c)(2)(2))). [](https://www.
fns. usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)3 The burden for the state plan amendment for Farm to Food Bank projects is related to OMB #0584-0293 Food Distribution Programs, Expiration: 08/31/2026, Title: State Agency Distribution Plan .
The burden for the State Plan amendment for Farm to Food Bank Projects is related to OMB #0584-0293 Food Distribution Programs, Expiration: 08/31/2026, Title: TEFAP Federal-State Agreements (7 CFR 251. 6(b))). [](https://www.
fns. usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)4 The burden for the state plan amendment for Farm to Food Bank Projects is related to OMB #0584-0293 Food Distribution Programs, Expiration: 08/31/2026, Title: TEFAP Federal-State Agreements (7 CFR 251.
6(b))). [](https://www. fns.
usda. gov/tefap/farm-to-food-bank-project-grants/state-requests-allocations-fy26)5 The burden for TEFAP Farm to Food Bank Project reporting is related to OMB #0584-0594 Food Programs Reporting System, Expiration: 09/30/2026, Title: SF-425. Page updated: January 09, 2026 * Non-Discrimination Statements _ Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture_
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: TEFAP state agencies (all states) that submit a state plan amendment to their FNS regional office Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Administrative Funds is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. TEFAP provides administrative funds to states for the storage and distribution of USDA-donated foods. Eligible organizations, including food banks, can receive these funds through their state distributing agencies to help cover costs associated with distributing food to those in need.
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. FDPIR provides USDA Foods to income-eligible households living on Indian reservations and to Native American households residing in designated areas near reservations. While directly serving individuals, food banks that operate in or serve these specific communities may be involved in the distribution network.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024 is sponsored by Agriculture Department; Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces that it is accepting applications under the Rural Energy for America (REAP) Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program for fiscal year (FY) 2024. These grant funds will be made to qualified types of Applicants ("Applicants") to provide technical assistance to Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses applying to REAP ("REAP Applicants"), with priority for applications that: assist Agricultural Producers and Tribal entities, provide assistance to projects located in a Disadvantaged Community or a Distressed Community, support projects using Underutilized Renewable Energy Technologies ("Underutilized Technologies"), and/or support grant applications of $20,000 or less. This Program has $16,000,000 available for FY 2024 utilizing funding provided under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. All Applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications. Action: Notice. Published in the Federal Register on 2024-02-20. Federal Register document number: 2024-03333.
The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.