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Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Request for Applications

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Agency: Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Funding: Varies
Deadline: March 18, 2026 (25 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Collaborative teams including nonprofits.

About This Grant

Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Request for Applications is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). Funds research on fertilizer efficiency, where AI could optimize application for farm upkeep.

Application snapshot: target deadline March 18, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Collaborative teams including nonprofits.

Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

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Eligibility Requirements

Collaborative teams including nonprofits.

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Who can apply for Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Request for Applications?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Collaborative teams including nonprofits. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Request for Applications?

Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Request for Applications?

The current target date is March 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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