Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration (AIC) Program 2026

Agriculture Department — Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration (AIC) Program 2026 Agriculture Department is a funding organization that offers the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration (AIC) Program 2026 grant program to support research innovation and rural development programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Agriculture Department through Federal Register. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation and rural development programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on Federal Register for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Agriculture Department or on Federal Register before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports research innovation and rural development programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Federal Register. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to agriculture

Categories

Research Innovation · Rural Development