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Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)

Rural · Arti Kshirsagar, Business Loan and Grant Analyst · Nationwide

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The FIELDS Program is a federal cost-share grant of up to $150 million offered nationwide to expand domestic fertilizer production, open to businesses, cooperatives, Tribes, and government entities, with applications due August 17, 2026.

The Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program is a federal grant opportunity administered through USDA channels and listed on Grants.gov. It is designed to expand or bring online new, independent domestic fertilizer production capacity so that U.S. agricultural producers have more domestic fertilizer options and the national fertilizer supply chain is strengthened.

Funding under FIELDS supports projects that significantly increase domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity and availability. Eligible project types include expansions or upgrades of existing fertilizer facilities, construction of entirely new domestic production facilities, shovel-ready projects that can rapidly bring additional supply online, and on-site fertilizer terminals and transportation infrastructure that improve supply chain efficiency.

This is a competitive, cost-share grant program. According to a Notice of Funding Opportunity update, the maximum competitive award has been increased to up to $150 million, with approximately 10 awards anticipated. Pre-development costs cannot be the primary use of funds, and working capital is also restricted.

Eligible applicants include Tribes, Tribal entities, Alaska Native Corporations, for-profit entities, corporations, non-profit entities, producer-owned cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, and state or local government entities. This makes the program relevant to agribusinesses, cooperatives, and manufacturers considering large-scale fertilizer production investments, not typical small-scale operators.

For a small-business owner in agriculture-adjacent manufacturing or a producer-owned cooperative considering a large capital project, this program represents a substantial cost-share funding source, though the scale of the awards suggests it is aimed at sizable production or infrastructure projects. Applicants should confirm current terms, deadlines, and eligibility details directly at the official Grants.gov listing before applying.

Who qualifies

Eligible applicants include Tribes, Tribal entities, Alaska Native Corporations, for-profit entities, corporations, non-profit entities, producer-owned cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, and state or local government entities. Alaska Native Corporations may submit documents showing legal authority over their fee lands instead of a Tribal Government Resolution of Consent. This program is open to applicants nationwide (all states).

How to apply

1. Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, including recent updates on award caps and eligibility clarifications, on the official listing. 2. Prepare a project proposal covering fertilizer production expansion, new facility construction, shovel-ready capacity increases, or terminal/transportation infrastructure. 3. Confirm your entity type matches the eligibility list and gather required documentation. 4. Apply through the official Grants.gov page before the Aug 17, 2026 deadline: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363038

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Questions people ask

Is FIELDS a grant or a loan?

It is a grant, using a cost-share funding structure.

Do I have to repay the funding?

No, as a grant it does not require repayment, though cost-share contributions from the applicant are required.

Who is eligible to apply?

Tribes, Tribal entities, Alaska Native Corporations, for-profit entities, corporations, non-profit entities, producer-owned cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, and state or local governments.

What states can apply?

All states are eligible.

How much funding is available?

Competitive, cost-share awards of up to $150 million are available, with approximately 10 awards anticipated.

What is the minimum award amount?

Confirm at the source; no award floor is specified in the available data.

What is the application deadline?

August 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT.

What can the money be used for?

Expanding or upgrading fertilizer facilities, building new production facilities, shovel-ready capacity projects, and on-site terminals or transportation infrastructure.

Can funds be used for pre-development costs or working capital?

No, pre-development costs cannot be the primary use of funds, and working capital is also restricted.

Is this a state or federal program?

It is a federal program.

Who runs this program?

It is listed under Grants.gov with contact Arti Kshirsagar, a Business Loan and Grant Analyst.

Is the award taxable?

Confirm at the source; tax treatment is not specified in the available data.

Where do I apply?

Apply through the official Grants.gov listing at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363038.

Opportunity number: RD-RBS-26-01-FIELDS. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Arti Kshirsagar, Business Loan and Grant Analyst; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.