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

<p>Fertilizer Investment &amp; Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Fertilizer Investment &amp; 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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Program funding is intended to support projects that significantly increase domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity and availability. Eligible projects may include expansions or upgrades of existing facilities, construction of new domestic production facilities, shovel-ready projects capable of rapidly increasing domestic supply, and on-site fertilizer terminals and transportation infrastructure that improve supply chain efficiency.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Notice of Funding Opportunity Update – 7/7/2026</p> <p><br></p> <p>The following updates have been made to the Fertilizer Investment &amp; Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Notice of Funding Opportunity:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Maximum competitive award cap increased: </span>Revised from “competitive, cost-share awards of up to $100 million” to “competitive, cost-share awards of up to $150 million.”</li> <li><span style="color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Approximate number of awards clarified: </span>The Notice of Funding Opportunity now states that approximately 10 awards are anticipated.</li> <li><span style="color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Restriction on pre-development costs added: </span>The updated version explicitly states that pre-development costs cannot be the primary use of funds, consistent with the existing limitation on working capital.</li> <li><span style="color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Section 3.3, Other Eligibility Requirements: </span>Removed the following language: “Ensuring compliance with packaging and...