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.

$1M-$100M
award range
Closed
application status
40
expected awards
10.383
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fertilizer Production Expansion Program - is cataloged under number RD-RBCS-22-01-FPEP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.383, posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on September 30, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000. The agency has projected $500.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 40 awards. If the agency funds the expected 40 awards from the $500.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12.5 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on December 29, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $100,000,000

Close Date

December 29, 2022

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. RBCS encourages 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.

Posted

September 30, 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..

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 07, 22, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Anthony Crooks Phone 202-205-9322

Key Dates

Posted September 30, 2022
Close Date December 29, 2022
Archive Date January 28, 2023
Last Updated September 30, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fertilizer Production Expansion Program", offered by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.383. 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 productio...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on December 29, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000,000. Expected number of awards: 40.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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