Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects

The Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) is seeking applications for Collaborative Education and Training Projects to support the expansion and development of multi-county, statewide, or multistate food safety education and outreach programs. These projects will help improve public health by increasing the understanding and adoption of established food safety standards, guidance, and protocols. The program gives priority to projects that target farmers and ranchers, as well as small processors or small fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that have a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The availability of approximately $5,800,000 in funding for FY 2026 • The award range of $400,000 to $550,000 per project • The project duration of 36 months • The requirement for applicants to propose one project type: Extension Projects • The need for applicants to have an established track record of working with farmers and the ability to develop and modify food safety training curricula to meet new FSMA rules for a variety of agricultural production and processing systems