Agricultural Market and Economic Research
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.290
- Agency
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Office of the Chief Economist
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 179 $33,400,442 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-0123-0-1-352
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist awards Cooperative Agreements under CFDA 10.290 to conduct economic analyses supporting the Secretary's policy decisions, with the most recent award disbursed on September 30, 2025.
This program funds quantitative economic research that directly informs USDA leadership and federal policymakers. Recent awards span agricultural labor market analysis, risk management and credit access for small and beginning farmers, crop-specific decision-support tools integrating weather and climate data, biofuel policy market impacts, pesticide label enforcement training for state agencies, water infrastructure planning, nutrient tracking for environmental services markets, SNAP nutrition restriction effects on food spending and farm revenue, greenhouse gas emissions quantification, and international biofuel negotiations. A representative recent award to The Freshwater Trust ($50,000) supported water delivery optimization dialogues in the Rio Grande Valley; another to Tarleton State University ($350,000) continued operations and maintenance of the Nutrient Tracking Tool for quantifying nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment benefits of conservation activities. The program also funds foundational research on supply chain resilience, concentration in livestock and meat sectors, international agricultural trade flows, and farm credit market trends using non-traditional lending data.
All 179 awards in the portfolio are Cooperative Agreements. The Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist accounts for 177 of those awards and $33.3 million in federal dollars obligated; two additional awards from the Office of Budget and Program Analysis and the Office of the Chief Information Officer account for $82 thousand and $50 thousand respectively, for a combined portfolio total of $33.4 million. Award activity remains steady: the program disbursed 14 awards in 2025 after a sharp decline to 2 awards in 2022; prior years averaged 12–18 awards annually. Period of performance is typically one year but may extend longer at the agency's discretion. Funds are awarded directly to ultimate beneficiaries; this is not a pass-through program. Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience in their research field. The source contains no recently posted grant opportunities.
Objective and description
- Objective
To conduct cooperative economic analyses in support of the Office of the Chief Economist's responsibility to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of Department policies, programs, and proposed legislation. These projects a
- Description
Expanding the quality, scope, and application of agricultural research to develop best practices, innovations, and new technologies that improve food production, sustainability, and resilience in farming and food systems.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Applicants must have substantial experience in the field of research for which they are applying.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Funds are awarded directly to the ultimate beneficiary. This is not a pass-through program.
- Uses of assistance
Funds can be used to conduct research that is in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Economist's in-house research and analysis programs and projects.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Funds may be awarded at any time during the fiscal year. The period of performance is typically restricted to one year, but may be longer at the discretion of the Agency.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Review by professional economic and senior management staff at the Office of the Chief Economist for relevance of the proposed research topic to the Office of the Chief Economist's priorities, experience of the institution with respect to the research topic, cost effectiveness, and qualifications of key personnel.
- Award procedure
The Office of the Chief Economist considers proposals received, evaluates the qualifications of the proposal with respect to the research issue, and, in consultation with the selected cooperator institution, establishes a funding level and the specific deliverables due at the conclusion of the agreement.
- Appeals
7 CFR Part 11 does not apply to this program.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 179 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Missouri System | $6,961,055 | 21% |
| 2 | Texas A&M Agrilife Research | $3,703,253 | 11% |
| 3 | Colorado State University | $2,034,596 | 6% |
| 4 | Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | $1,844,500 | 6% |
| 5 | Tarleton State University | $1,807,524 | 5% |
| 6 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $1,751,160 | 5% |
| 7 | Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska | $1,742,941 | 5% |
| 8 | Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service | $1,542,754 | 5% |
| 9 | Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | $1,384,790 | 4% |
| 10 | Kansas State University | $810,000 | 2% |
10 of 63 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,542,000 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 |
| FY2021 | $2,667,825 |
| FY2020 | $1,454,696 |
| FY2019 | $1,718,717 |
| FY2018 | $2,899,747 |
| FY2017 | $200,000 |
| FY2015 | $5,491,214 |
| FY2014 | $5,346,562 |
| FY2013 | $4,712,260 |
| FY2012 | $1,886,183 |
| FY2011 | $193,324 |
| FY2009 | $5,000 |
| FY2008 | $3,882,912 |
| FY2007 | $300,002 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.290?
Assistance Listing 10.290 is Agricultural Market and Economic Research, a federal grant program run by Office of the Chief Economist (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Agricultural Market and Economic Research?
Its CFDA number is 10.290: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.290 awarded?
179 grant awards under 10.290 have obligated $33,400,442 in federal funds to 63 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.290?
The recipients obligated the most under Agricultural Market and Economic Research are University Of Missouri System ($6,961,055), Texas A&M Agrilife Research ($3,703,253) and Colorado State University ($2,034,596).
How much did 10.290 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.290 obligated $2,542,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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