Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects

In FY 2026, the Food Safety Outreach Program under Assistance Listing 10.328 will continue its mission to enhance food safety through collaborative education and training initiatives, seeking new projects that expand outreach, training, and coordination efforts across the nation. This solicitation, identified as USDA-NIFA-FA4182-32936, is open to applicants who can demonstrate the ability to develop and implement programs that improve food safety knowledge and practices among priority populations, with a focus on scalability, impact, and collaboration. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the U.S. Department of Agriculture is managing this initiative to strengthen the food safety ecosystem through partnerships and community engagement. Proposals must be submitted by July 20, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 18, 2026, and applicants are encouraged to direct questions regarding the application process to grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov or call 202-445-5402. This federal opportunity does not specify a set-aside category or NAICS code and is open to organizations capable of fulfilling the program’s objectives nationwide, with no restricted location for performance. The initiative aims to build on prior successes by fostering innovative, evidence-based approaches to food safety education through structured partnerships and sustainable training models.