Fertilizer Production Expansion Program

Fertilizer Production Expansion Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) provides grants to help eligible applicants increase or expand the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives in the United States and its territories.

The program is open to for-profit businesses and corporations, non-profit entities, Tribes and Tribal organizations, producer-owned cooperatives and corporations, certified benefit corporations, and state or local governments. Private entities must be independently owned and operated.

Eligible applicants must:

• Operate in the United States or one of its territories.
• Follow all federal, state, Tribal, and local regulations governing fertilizer and nutrient manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, and waste management
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain a valid SAM registration during the application process and throughout the entire award term.

Funds received from the program can support activities such as:

• Building a new facility
• Providing working capital to expand capacity or increase outputs
• Modernizing or expanding an existing facility, including making updates to existing buildings or constructing new buildings on site
• Developing, customizing, and installing equipment, devices, and technology to improve processing functions, worker conditions, or safety

Learn more about FPEP, including the complete list of eligibility requirements and funding opportunities and apply online at www.grants.gov.