United States Department of Agriculture

Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026

Last update: 8 days ago Last update: Jun 16, 2026

Details

Status:Open
Budget: USD 1,050,000
Award ceiling: USD 150,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions
Eligible applicant countries: USA
USA
Date posted: Jun 16, 2026

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Objectives: Support the USDA/FAS Cochran Fellowship Program by funding U.S.-based institutions to design and deliver 1–2 we...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are State cooperative institutions or other U.S. colleges and universities, as defined at 7 U.S.C. § 3103. Applicants must be located in the United States and propose U.S.-based places of performance for training activities. An active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM.go...

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Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026 Funding Agency: Department of Agriculture Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service Assistance Listings: 10.962 -- Cochran Fellowship Program Status: Open Close date: August 14, 2026 Funding opportunity number: USDA-FAS-10962-
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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities

Locations

USA

The United States maintains extensive infrastructure across transport, energy, water systems, digital networks, and industrial facilities to support the world’s largest economy. Infrastructure financing combines federal and state budgets, municipal funding, private investment, and public-private partnerships. Recent federal initiatives have increased investment in roads, bridges, rail, broadband, clean energy, and semiconductor-related infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, regional disparities, and climate resilience are major long-term planning challenges.

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