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Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) - Research Grants is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The AG2PI program supports the integration of various disciplines to effectively harness the power of phenomics, genomics, engineering, genetic variations, and data science for improving the production and viability of crop and livestock species in production environments.
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Technical Assistance Webinar: The Equipment Grants Program (EGP) The Equipment Grants Program seeks to provide eligible institutions with the opportunity to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative, under assistance listing number 10. 332, will fund research that will: Study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve sustainable and secure agricultural production. Ensure that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crop and animal genetics and phenomics are filled.
Identify and develop a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States. Ensure future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States. Study the relevance of diverse germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future.
Enhance genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States. Disseminate findings to relevant audiences. Dates may vary.
Please see NOFO for exact details. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. More Information on Eligibility The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to: 1.
State agricultural experiment stations; 2. colleges and universities; 3. university research foundations; 4.
other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. national laboratories; 7.
private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. individuals; or 9. any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).
A consortium of eligible entities is encouraged to apply under this RFA. For more Information Contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.
gov Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940; USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942 Assistance Listing Number Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Workshop Grants Page last updated: April 30, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated in the provided snippet, but federal agricultural research grants are typically open to universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) - Research Grants are due June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) - Research Grants 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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