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

Novel Foods and Innovative Manufacturing Grant Program

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Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Academic institutions, research organizations, and other entities conducting research in food science and technology.

About This Grant

Novel Foods and Innovative Manufacturing Grant Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports projects that develop science and technology to improve and preserve the quality, safety, and nutrition of foods, enhancing food manufacturing competitiveness.

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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-invests-68m-support-novel-foods-innovative-manufacturing-projects) # NIFA Invests $6.

8M to Support Novel Foods and Innovative Manufacturing Projects 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 invested $6.

8 million in 16 grants as part of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Novel Foods and Innovative Manufacturing grant program (A1364). This program aims to develop science and technology to improve and preserve the quality, safety and nutrition of foods for enhanced food and nutrition security.

This includes advancements in areas like food production, processing, packaging and distribution, all aimed at enhancing efficiency, sustainability and consumer experience. Research projects also advance food manufacturing competitiveness to ensure a more resilient and healthy food supply.

**2025 Awardees:** George Washington University, Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences, Mississippi State University, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University (2 awards), Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Tufts College, University of California Davis, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Massachusetts, Vireo Advisors, LLC and Yeshiva University.

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Eligibility Requirements

Academic institutions, research organizations, and other entities conducting research in food science and technology.

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Novel Foods and Innovative Manufacturing Grant Program is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

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