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Deadline April 23, 2026. AFRI is a recurring annual USDA/NIFA program.
"AFRI Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences FY2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See SAS NOFO Part III - Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and government agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000,000 - $10,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
AFRI Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences FY2026 is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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