Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program

KEY INFORMATION

Opportunity Number: RD-RBS-26-01-FIELDS

Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Total Program Funding: $500,000,000

Award Range: $15,000,000-$100,000,000

Cost Share: 50% minimum

Est. Number of Awards: 10

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program supports projects that expand or establish independent domestic fertilizer production capacity to strengthen the U.S. fertilizer supply chain. The program prioritizes fertilizer manufacturing that is:

• Independent of dominant fertilizer suppliers

• Made in America 

• Innovative

• Energy dominant and secure

• Farmer focused

Program funding supports projects that significantly increase domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity and availability, including:

•  Expansion or modernization of existing facilities

• Construction of new domestic production facilities

• Shovel-ready projects capable of rapidly increasing domestic supply

• On-site fertilizer terminals and transportation infrastructure that improve supply chain efficiency

 

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

Eligible activities include:

• Construction of new facilities or acquisition of existing facilities to expand production capacity, including land acquisition

• Pre-development activities, including engineering and professional services

• Modernization or expansion of existing facilities, including building modifications and new construction

• Purchase or modernization of manufacturing equipment

• Installation of equipment and technology that improves processing, worker conditions, or safety

• Projects that ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, or occupational safety requirements

 

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible entities include:

• Tribes and Tribal entities

• Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs)

• For-profit entities

• Corporations

• Non-profit organizations

• Producer-owned cooperatives and corporations

• Certified benefit corporations

• State and local government entities

 

KEY DATES 

Informational Webinar Date: July 16, 2026 - 12 PM (Interested participants may register here)

Full Application Due Date: August 17, 2026 

 

RESOURCES 

View the full program guidance here.

Read the official announcement here. (Pub. 7/15/2026)