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ActiveNational Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) · 2026

Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete

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Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Funding: $800,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Academic institutions.

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Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Aims to develop biobased hydrogel crystals to mitigate shrinkage in 3D-printed concrete.

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Acquisition of a continuous catalytic hydrotreating reactor for transportation fuels National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-43829 2024 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 09/15/2024 09/14/2026 2024 ACTIVE$49,535.

00 ILLINOIS Developing Non-Isocyanate Polyurethans Foams and Elastomers with Inherent Recyclability from Renewable Feedstocks National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-43817 2024 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY 09/15/2024 09/14/2027 2024 ACTIVE$591,467.

00 WASHINGTON Bioprocessing of black soldier fly larvae and the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bioactive soil enhancer National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-43778 2024 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE 09/15/2024 09/14/2028 2024 ACTIVE$591,324.

00 TENNESSEE Developing Energy-Efficient and Atmospheric-Pressure Lignocellulosic Biomass Fractionation Platforms that Stabilize and Functionalize Carbohydrates and Lignin National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-43774 2024 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 09/15/2024 09/14/2027 2024 ACTIVE$591,500.

00 MICHIGAN Recycle plastic waste using engineered yeasts displaying plastic-degrading enzymes as a whole-cell biocatalyst National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42551 2024 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSIDE 08/01/2024 07/31/2027 2024 ACTIVE$650,000.

00 CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP: Sustainable bio-based high value fire retardant additive derived from agricultural byproducts National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42491 2024 NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 07/01/2024 02/25/2026 2024 COMPLETE$800,000.

00 NORTH DAKOTA Decarbonization of corn bioethanol via renewable fuel gas production from byproducts National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42492 2024 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$650,000.

00 ILLINOIS Partnership: The Dark Side Of Biochar: Addressing The Threat Of Organic Contaminant Residues In Biorefinery Char Products National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42489 2024 THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 09/01/2024 08/31/2028 2024 ACTIVE$799,883.

00 PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP: Sustainable Processing of Food Waste to High Value Energy Storage Material National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42490 2024 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$800,000.

00 VIRGINIA Valorization of Waste Cooking Oil to Develop Next Generation Bio-based Lubricants for Electric Vehicles National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67022-42455 2024 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08/15/2024 08/14/2026 2024 ACTIVE$300,000.

00 IOWA PARTNERSHIP: Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-printed Concrete National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67022-42822 2024 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$800,000.

00 ARIZONA Nonthermal ultrasound-mediated separation of aqueous-organic systems: purification of biobutanol from fermentation broth National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67022-42454 2024 PURDUE UNIVERSITY 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$300,000.

00 INDIANA Systems Valorization Of Lignin Aromatics Through Microbial Synthesis Of C6 Building Block Chemicals National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67021-42453 2024 BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$649,556.

00 NEBRASKA Biomanufacturing of high-strength concrete: Incorporation of hemp fiber to improve high-temperature performance National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA Non Formula 2024-67022-42456 2024 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 07/01/2024 06/30/2027 2024 ACTIVE$299,912. 00 UTAH

Eligibility Requirements

Academic institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Academic institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete offer?

The current listing shows $800,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete?

Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Mitigating Shrinkage in 3D-Printed Concrete is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

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