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USDA NIFA program (code A9231) within the AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems NOFO that funds projects to develop and strengthen the pipeline of AI-literate next-generation agriculturalists with emphasis on K-12 youth.
Awards of $1M-$2M support fully integrated research, education, and extension projects that adapt or develop AI-based tools for agricultural classroom integration, build K-12 teacher training programs in agricultural AI, create AI resource sharing mechanisms for educators, and equip young learners as future agricultural AI innovators. NIFA anticipates funding one award in each of its six priority areas. Applications due April 23, 2026.
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010653.
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Program code A9231 - Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences seeks to develop and/or strengthen the pipeline of AI-literate and skilled next-generation agriculturalists with special emphasis in K-12 youth.
Focus areas include: adapting or developing AI-based tools for classroom integration in food and agricultural sciences; building teacher and educator training programs in agricultural AI applications; creating AI resource sharing mechanisms for K-12 educators; and equipping learners as future agricultural AI innovators. Projects must be fully integrated with research, education, and extension components.
No more than two-thirds of the project budget may focus on a single function. This is part of the AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems NOFO (USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010653). NIFA anticipates awarding 6 grants, one in each NIFA priority area, ranging from $1 million to $2 million each.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Colleges and universities, 1994 land-grant institutions (tribal colleges), Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (HSACUs). Projects must include fully integrated research, education, and extension components addressing AI literacy in K-12 food and agricultural sciences. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 per award (6 awards anticipated) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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