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ActiveUSDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) · 2026

Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities)

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Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Varies depending on the specific funding opportunity within the broader program. Generally targets institutions and projects involved in biorefining and biomanufacturing.

About This Grant

Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports projects focusing on converting, treating, processing, refining, or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal, and woody biomass.

This includes improving or expanding production efficiency and capacity of biomass, biofuels, intermediate chemical platforms, and bio-based products, and engineering new or improved products and processes utilizing microorganisms.

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NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. * International Resources The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out.

* Grant Training/Technical Assistance * Competitive (AFRI and Non-AFRI) * Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) * Land-grant University Website Directory 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.

* NIFA Application Status Dashboard * PRS - Peer Review System * LMD - Leadership Management Dashboard * REEIS - Research, Education and Economics Information System * ASAP - Automated Standard Application for Payments 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.

* Official Publications and Guidelines ## 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. ## Budget and Legislation * Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights * Civil Rights Compliance Program * Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Resources * Contact NIFA's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights * Language Access Services [](https://www. nifa.

usda. gov/about-nifa/announcements/nifa-awards-56m-support-biorefining-biomanufacturing) # NIFA Awards $5.

6M to Support Biorefining and Biomanufacturing Print FriendlyEmailTwitterFacebook * Organizational Structure * Types of Federal Assistance * Certified Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture * Grants Modernization Initiative * GMI Resources: eRA Grants Management System Reference Center USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $5.

6 million in funding to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining, or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal, and woody biomass.

Some broad research areas include, but are not limited to: improve or expand production efficiency and capacity of biomass, biofuels, intermediate chemical platforms, and bio-based products; improve or expand utilization of waste and byproducts generated in agricultural and food systems; and engineer and manufacture new or improved products and processes that utilize materials from agriculture or micro-organisms (including, but not limited to, bioplastics and biocomposites).

Projects funded under this program area priority have led to new innovations, new production methods, new bioproducts, and have supported a circular bioeconomy.

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Eligibility Requirements

Varies depending on the specific funding opportunity within the broader program. Generally targets institutions and projects involved in biorefining and biomanufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Varies depending on the specific funding opportunity within the broader program. Generally targets institutions and projects involved in biorefining and biomanufacturing. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities)?

Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Biorefining and Biomanufacturing (within NIFA's broader funding opportunities)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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