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Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply

Open
July 1, 2026, to August 17, 2026
Grants.gov Posting


WEBINAR

July 16, 2026 - 12 p.m. : Webinar for potential applicants to learn how they can access funding through the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) program. The webinar is open to the public.  Interested participants may register here.

What does this program do?

The Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program is intended to expand, or bring into operation new, independent domestic fertilizer production capacity in order to provide agricultural producers with additional domestic fertilizer options and strengthen the U. S. fertilizer supply chain. Program funding is intended to support projects that significantly increase domestic process manufacturing capacity and fertilizer availability, including expansions or upgrades of existing facilities, construction of new domestic production facility, shovel-ready projects capable of rapidly increasing domestic supply, and on-site fertilizer terminals and transportation infrastructure that improve supply chain efficiency. 
 

Who may apply?

Entities are eligible regardless of legal structure and may include Tribes, Tribal Entities, Alaska Native Corporations, 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. 

Are there other requirements?

Eligible applicants must:

• Operate within the U.S. and its territories and propose projects that are physically located within the U.S. and its territories ; and

• Be Domestically Owned; and

• Process manufacture or plan to process manufacture in accordance with all federal, state, Tribal and local regulations governing fertilizer process manufacturing; and

• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must maintain annual SAM registration while an application is active and through the term of an award. 

• Additionally, eligible applicants, including affiliates of the eligible applicant, must not hold a market share in production greater than or equal to the entity that holds the fourth largest share of that market for any of the following nutrients or components: nitrogen, sulfur, phosphate, potash, or any combination thereof.

• Multiple applications from affiliated applicant entities (with ‘‘affiliation’’ defined by the Small Business Administration regulation 13 CFR 121.103, or successor regulation) are not permitted. Multiple projects owned by the same applicant entity should be combined into one application before submission.

How much funding is available?

At least $500 million

What is the maximum award amount available?

$150 million

How may funds be used?

  • Construction of a new facility or purchase of an existing facility for purposes of expanding capacity or increasing output, including the purchase of land;
  • Pre-development costs including but not limited to, engineering and other professional fees;
  • Working capital to support expanding capacity or increased outputs. While working capital is an eligible use of funds, it cannot be the primary use of funds;
  • Modernizing or expanding an existing facility, including expansion and modifications to existing buildings and construction of new buildings at existing facilities;
  • Purchasing new, or modernizing existing process manufacturing equipment;
  • Customizing and installing equipment, devices, and technology that improves processing functions, worker conditions, or safety;
  • Ensuring compliance with packaging and labeling requirements under applicable law (including sealing, packaging, boxing, labeling, conveying, and product moving equipment);
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational and other safety requirements under applicable law; and
  • Improving fertilizer logistics (e.g., distribution, transportation, and storage) to benefit producers in a cost-efficient manner. While an expenditure for logistics is an eligible use of funds, it cannot be the primary use of funds. 

What is an eligible area?

All areas within the United States and its territories or on Tribal Lands

How do we get started?

Applications submitted in response to this Notice must be filed electronically through Grants.gov unless the applicant has received a prior waiver from the Agency. 

Who can answer questions?

Questions can be emailed to FIELDS@usda.gov

What law governs this program?

The FIELDS Program is authorized by section 5(b) of the CCC Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714c(b) which allows CCC funds to be used to make available materials and facilities required in the production and marketing of agricultural commodities. 

Why does USDA Rural Development do this?

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is utilizing the services of the Rural Business Cooperative Services to implement the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. 

Before You Apply

To submit an application for this program, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active registration, as required by 2 CFR Part 25.

SAM registration is free, but the process can take time. It is recommended that you begin registering at least one month before the application deadline to ensure your registration is active when you apply.

If you are already registered in SAM, you do not need to register again. However, you must confirm that your registration is active and remains active throughout the Period of Performance.

Before starting the SAM registration process, review the HELP materials available on the SAM website. After creating your account, you can register your organization. Be sure to note your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), as it will be required for your application.

To Apply

Completed electronic applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov by 11:59 ET August 17, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Guidance:

Forms:

 

 

 

Refer to NOFO. 

After closely reviewing this NOFO in its entirety, applicants and other interested parties with questions are encouraged to contact the FIELDS staff listed below or at FIELDS@usda.gov.

Team Lead: Lisa Noty E-Mail: FIELDS@usda.gov

July 16, 2026 - 12 p.m. : Webinar for potential applicants to learn how they can access funding through the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) program. The webinar is open to the public and will take place on July 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET. Interested participants may register here.