Closed · RD-RBCS-22-01-FPEP · CFDA 10.383 · Discretionary
Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $1M-$100M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- December 29, 2022
- Close date
- 40
- Expected awards
The verdict
Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is a closed discretionary listing from Rural Business-Cooperative Service that offered $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000 across 40 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 127 other opportunities from Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
- $1M-$100M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 40
- expected awards
- 10.383
- CFDA program
Archived opportunity record
Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is closed (last close December 29, 2022). Check the agency catalog for replacement NOFOs. Rural Business-Cooperative Service still indexes 127 other opportunities here.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
Application window closed
Closed December 29, 2022
Est. Total Funding
$500,000,000
Expected Awards
40
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The purpose of FPEP is to expand capacity, improve competition, and increase supply chain resilience within the agricultural fertilizer and nutrient management sector, in connection with the production of agricultural commodities. To meet its purpose, FPEP will support the production of agricultural commodities through the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives.Entities are eligible regardless of legal structure and may include, but are not limited to, Tribes, Tribal entities, for‐profit entities, corporations, non‐profit entities, producer‐owned cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, and state or local government entities. Private entities must be independently owned and operated.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. RBCSencourages 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 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on:• 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• 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 11:59 pm Eastern Time..
Market-open applicant set · includes for-profit door
The eligibility set for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program includes a for-profit door among 3 printed types (Federally recognized tribal governments; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see official listing text)). Competitive traffic can include commercial applicants alongside other listed classes. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity codes span Agriculture · Business and Commerce · Natural Resources (AG;BC;NR). Inside Rural Business-Cooperative Service's indexed book this exact eligibility-code string is unique to this listing.
- Code 07
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Code 22
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Code 25
- Others (see official listing text)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Anthony Crooks Phone 202-205-9322
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What to do next
Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.
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