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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program is a grant from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) that funds fundamental and applied research to address current and future challenges in food and agricultural sciences.
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AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and Extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA. This website houses a large volume of supporting materials. In this section, you can search the wide range of documents, videos, and other resources.
Veterinary Services Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar NIFA staff will hold a Technical Assistance Webinar to discuss the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program focuses on building a foundation of fundamental and applied knowledge in food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges.
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six priority areas: Plant health and production and plant products Animal health and production and animal products Food safety, nutrition, and health Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment Agriculture systems and technology Agriculture economics and rural communities Additionally, the NOFO contains crosscutting programs with program area priorities that address two or more of the AFRI priority areas.
The program supports research-only, extension-only, education-only and integrated research, education and/or extension projects as standard, conference, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants. Accepted project and grant types will vary by program area priority, please see the descriptions in Part I, C of the NOFO for specifics.
Request for Applications Links AFRI Foundational and Applied Science NOFO AFRI NOFO Resources (including LOI Instructions and Part IV, C.
Content and Form of Application Submission) Small and Medium-Sized Farms Rural Economic Development Economics, Markets and Trade Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Social Implications of Food and Agriculture Technologies AFRI Foundational and Applied Science FY23 NOFO Technical Assistance Webinars AFRI Foundational and Applied Science FY24 NOFO Technical Assistance Webinars Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science Program Food and Nutrition Security Page last updated: December 16, 2025 Your feedback is important to us.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, state agricultural experiment stations, land-grant institutions, non-land grant colleges of agriculture, and other entities conducting food and agricultural research. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $10,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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