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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative

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Max Funding

Up to $10M

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Application Due Date

Mar 26, 2026

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Funder Details:

Funder Type:

Public

Funding Frequency:

Annual Grant

Use of Funds:

Programs/Projects, Capacity Building, Capital Funding

Funding Duration:

Multi-Year Grant

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Application Type

Full Application

Eligibility:

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Non-501(c)(3) Organizations Accepted

Program Areas:

Agriculture, Research, Food Security, Education

Locations:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico

About The Grant

The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. 


NIFA is soliciting applications to support:


1. At least one of the following Strengthening Agricultural Systems sub-priorities:


a. New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products

b. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals

c. Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases


2. Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences

See AFRI SAS NOFO for details.

Requirements

  • Must align with USDA priority areas (food security, climate-smart agriculture, rural prosperity, etc.).

Grantor Information:

Name:

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Type:

Public

Contact:

More Info: 

Restrictions:

Restricted

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