Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026
Agricultural Marketing Service · Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (10.173)
Posted 29 Jul 2026 · 2 days left
In plain terms
The US Department of Agriculture funds non-profit organisations, universities, government agencies, and businesses that strengthen sheep production and marketing across the United States through infrastructure, business development, and innovative solutions. Grants range from 1 to 2.4 million US dollars, and applications are due by 2 October 2026.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
The purpose of SPMGP is to support projects that strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States. This includes improving infrastructure, business, and resource development, and the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs. The SPMGP seeks to develop solutions for practical problems across the United States and address the needs of the entire sheep industry, while focusing on the measurable benefits for sheep producers. The program encourages collaboration among sheep industry organizations and aims to reduce duplication of efforts among participating organizations.
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- academia_research
- government
- private_company
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Tribal Governments. Eligible entities are national entities with capacity to manage the program and with demonstrated support and engagement with the sheep industry, including non-profit, higher education institutions, government entities, or business entities.