Sun Grant Program
About This Grant
In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that: 1. Enhance national energy security through the development, distribution, and implementation of biobased energy technologies; 2. Promote varied agricultural production systems in the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; 3. Promote economic growth in rural areas of the U.S. through biobased energy and product technologies; and 4. Enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration among the Department, other appropriate Federal agencies, and Land-grant Colleges and Universities.
Grant Summary
Sun Grant Program is a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant providing $2.8M to $2.8M. The application deadline (2026-08-17) has passed. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$2.8M–$2.8M
2026-08-17
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Sun Grant Program from National Institute of Food and Agriculture, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Food and Agriculture before the deadline.
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Sun Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Sun Grant Program?
Sun Grant Program is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Sun Grant Program provide?
Sun Grant Program provides between $2.8M and $2.8M per award from National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Sun Grant Program deadline?
The listed deadline for Sun Grant Program (2026-08-17) has passed. Check with the funder, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, for a future cycle, and use FindGrants to find similar open grants you can apply to right now.
How do you apply for the Sun Grant Program?
To apply for Sun Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture.