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As NIFA's flagship competitive grants program, the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program solicits applications from scientists each year.
The application process offers funding for single-function and integrated agricultural research, education, extension and integrated grants to improve rural economies, alleviate the impacts of pests and diseases, increase food and agriculture profitability, stimulate the bioeconomy, maintain long-term production capability, increase water efficiency, ensure food safety and nutritional quality, enhance human nutrition, and train the next generation of the food and agricultural workforce.
NOFO Titles and Posting/Update Dates NOFO Title anticipated next Posting Date AFRI Education and Workforce Development January 20, 2026 AFRI Foundational and Applied Science August 1, 2025 AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems January 29,2026 For additional information pertinent to AFRI applications, see the AFRI NOFO Resources page. Subscribing to Grants. gov Notices for AFRI If you do not have a Grants.
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Click the Get Registered Now button on the Register page and complete both the Contact Information and Account Details sections. All fields with a red asterisk (*) are required. Click the Continue button and then click the Send Temporary Code button.
Access your email account to access the temporary code, enter the temporary code you received into the Temporary Code field and click the Continue button. Click on the Add Saved Search >> button. Fill-in the Saved Search Name with anything you’d like such as AFRI and under BASIC SEARCH CRITERIA for CFDA fill-in “10.
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The NOFOs and their program area priorities may change from year to year, so reading through Part I C is always advisable for figuring out what area your project may fit into.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) AFRI Education and Workforce Development Plant health, production, and products Agriculture systems and technology Animal health and production and animal products Page last updated: February 18, 2026 Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative Distance Education Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas and Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment NIFA Invests $300K in Response to Ice Storm in the Upper Midwest NIFA Awards $2.
4M Through the Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Program NIFA Awards $19. 8 Million Through the 2501 Program for Outreach and Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Celebrating Extension Risk Management Education Program’s 25th Anniversary Strengthening Swine Safety: Federal and Industry Partners Take Action UGA's AgrAbility Delivers Adaptive Tools and Hope for Georgia Farmers Your feedback is important to us.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture with the potential for significant public benefits and commercialization.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR and STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supporting non-formal education programs that cultivate interest and skills in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Eligible applicants include universities, community organizations, and nonprofits developing programs such as 4-H, extension education, and hands-on agricultural learning experiences. Grants strengthen the pipeline of future agricultural professionals by engaging youth and adult learners outside traditional classroom settings.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Foundational and Applied Science Program (A1661 Rural Economic Development program area priority) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program area priority within AFRI supports rigorous theoretical and empirical efforts to create and examine innovative approaches for advancing economic opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and communities, with an aim to promote rural prosperity and well-being.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications (including Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports integrated extension, education, and research grants applying AI in food and agricultural sciences, with a K-12 emphasis.