FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement
About This Grant
The United States Department of Agriculture s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) works to nourish those in need through financially sound programs that promote health and work, as well as champion the productivity of American agriculture. FNA plans to award the Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers, Cooperative Agreement. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to create new opportunities to connect America s farmers to USDA s nutrition assistance programs. Specifically, the cooperative agreement is intended to enable SNAP-authorized direct marketing farmers (DMFs) and farmers markets (FMs), as necessary, to determine, at no or little cost to them, whether adding SNAP to their business model has a positive cost-benefit value. It also aims to provide SNAP recipients with greater access to American agriculture by allowing them to use their benefits to purchase foods from DMFs operating at physical FM locations and via other direct marketing avenues (e.g., roadside stands, pick-your-own), or through eCommerce platforms. The cooperator will use resources from this cooperative agreement to facilitate the development of a shared vision and set of approaches for supporting DMFs and FMs in becoming SNAP authorized; enabling the processing of EBT transactions through technology resources that include a secure SNAP Mobile Transaction Processing Application (The App) or potentially a secure eCommerce platform; and assisting farmers with direct marketing opportunities that result in connections with SNAP households and participants in other Federal nutrition assistance programs. FNA announces, through this Request for Applications (RFA), the availability of a maximum of $4,000,000 to be used over a three-year period for up to three awards as cooperative agreements. Only non-profit organizations and institutes of higher education are eligible to participate in this competition.
Grant Summary
FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement is a Food and Nutrition Service grant providing $0K to $4M. Applications are due 2026-07-31 (closing in 17 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$0K–$4M
2026-07-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement from Food and Nutrition Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Food and Nutrition Service before the deadline.
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FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement?
FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement is offered by Food and Nutrition Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement provide?
FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement provides between $1 and $4M per award from Food and Nutrition Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement deadline?
Applications for FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement are due 2026-07-31 (closing in 17 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Food and Nutrition Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement?
To apply for FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Food and Nutrition Service.