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Closing date April 23, 2026. LOI due February 26, 2026. Dates may vary by program area — see NOFO.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The long-term goal of this program is to help transform the U. S.
food and agricultural system to increase agricultural sustainability and resilience. This may include projects related to advanced food manufacturing and food products.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems | 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.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity.
Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources.
NIFA is soliciting applications under two Program Area Priorities: Strengthening Agricultural Systems New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences * See AFRI SAS NOFO for each program area specific application due date. Dates may vary.
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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.
AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agriculture Programs 1862 Land-grant Institutions 1890 Land-grant Institutions 1994 Land-grant Institutions Hispanic-Serving Institutions State Agricultural Experiment Stations State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed Thursday, January 29, 2026 For more Information Contact AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Team Letter/Notice of intent due Thursday, February 26, 2026 grantapplicationquestions@usda.
gov Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listing Number Strengthening Agricultural Systems Funded Projects Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Matching required if commodity specific. See NOFO for details. Natural Resource Economics Minority Serving Institutions Invasive Pests and Diseases Page last updated: March 23, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
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