Sun Grant Program

Objective

This program responds to the need to enhance national energy security through the development, distribution, and implementation of biobased energy technologies; promote diversification in, and the environmental sustainability of, agricultural production in the United States through biobased energy and product technologies; promote economic diversification in rural areas of the United States through biobased energy and product technologies; and enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration among USDA, other appropriate federal agencies (as determined by the Secretary), and land-grant colleges and universities. Grants will be awarded to the sun grant centers and subcenter for the purposes of carrying out a competitive grants program and to conduct multi-institutional and multistate research, extension, and education programs on technology development; and integrated research, extension, and education programs on technology implementation.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization

Only the Sun Grant Centers and Subcenter as specifically designated in 7 U.S.C. 8114 are eligible to apply for funding under this program.

Who Benefits

• Public nonprofit institution/organization
• Other public institution/organization

Only the Sun Grant Centers and Subcenter as specifically designated in 7 U.S.C. 8114 are eligible to apply for funding under this program.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

patrick.cassidy@usda.gov
816-908-3121