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National Integrated Food Safety Initiative (NIFSI) is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that funds food safety research, education, and extension projects aimed at reducing foodborne illness and improving food safety practices from farm to fork. The program supports integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches that address critical food safety challenges across the agricultural and food supply chain.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, state and local governments, and other entities involved in food safety research and education. Award amounts vary by project. No current deadline is listed.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, universities, state/local governments, and other entities involved in food safety research and education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
National Integrated Food Safety Initiative (NIFSI) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR and STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supporting non-formal education programs that cultivate interest and skills in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Eligible applicants include universities, community organizations, and nonprofits developing programs such as 4-H, extension education, and hands-on agricultural learning experiences. Grants strengthen the pipeline of future agricultural professionals by engaging youth and adult learners outside traditional classroom settings.
The National Robotics Initiative 3.0 (NRI-3.0, NSF 21-559) accelerates the development and use of collaborative robots in the United States through multi-agency funding. The program supports research in autonomous operations of robots, AI-driven perception and decision-making for single agents and teams in unstructured environments, human-robot interaction and collaboration, learning and adaptation for robotic systems, robotic manipulation and locomotion in real-world settings, and multi-robot coordination. The initiative is co-funded by NSF, the U.S. Department of Transportation, NASA, NIH, NIOSH, and USDA, with agency-specific award ranges. NSF anticipates 15-30 awards annually with total program funding of $12.5M-$14.1M per year. Submissions recur annually in February.
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