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Closed on Jun 29, 2026

Methyl Bromide Transition Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Opportunity number USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 29, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699
AgencyNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.303
PostedApr 27, 2026
DeadlineJun 29, 2026
Award ceiling$500,000
Award floor$500,000
Expected number of awards2
Estimated total program funding$1,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The primary goal and objective of the Methyl Bromide Transition program is to support the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide. The MBT program seeks to solve pest problems in key agricultural production and post-harvest management systems, processing facilities, and transport systems for which methyl bromide has been withdrawn or withdrawal is imminent.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Applicants for the MBT program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities (as defined by Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(4), as amended, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities, (7 U.S.C. 3103(10)) and 1994 Institutions (7 U.S.C. 301 note). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

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