Opportunity Information: Apply for RD RBCS 22 01 FPEP
The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) aims to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of the agricultural fertilizer sector while strengthening supply chain resilience. It supports the manufacturing and processing of fertilizers and nutrient alternatives to aid agricultural commodity production.
Eligible applicants include Tribes, non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, producer-owned cooperatives, benefit corporations, and government entities. It's essential that private entities are independently owned.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and it's recommended to allow ample time for the submission process. Applicants should aim to submit at least two weeks before deadlines to ensure all requirements are met. There are two submission windows: the first deadline is 45 days after posting, prioritizing projects that enhance fertilizer availability for the 2023 and 2024 crop years, and the second deadline is 90 days post-posting.
Late applications will not be considered, and timely submissions must arrive by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.Apply for RD RBCS 22 01 FPEP
- The Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service in the agriculture, business and commerce, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fertilizer Production Expansion Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.383.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 29, 2022 Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Ensure that all components of the application are complete before submission. Allow enough time for the application process, as it may take more than one attempt before your application is successfully submitted. RBCS encourages you to submit your application at least two weeks prior to the application deadline to ensure all certifications and registrations are met. This RFA provides two application submission windows. Applicants must submit applications via Grants.gov. Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time (ET) on #8226 45 days (November 14, 2022) after the date of posting, for applicants requesting financial assistance for eligible projects under the program. Priority will be given to projects that increase the availability of fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphate or potash) and nutrient alternatives to agricultural producers for use in crop years 2023 and 2024 and #8226 90 days (December 29, 2022) after the date of posting, for applicants requesting financial assistance for eligible projects under the program. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding. An application is considered on time if it is received by the Agency by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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