Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program - Education and Workforce Development is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Up to $650,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, private organizations, universities, research institutions, and collaborations eligible. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). FANE supports non-formal education to cultivate food and agricultural interest. The program specifically encourages the use of technology, including AI, to train the next generation of agricultural professionals and the public. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $750,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state agricultural experiment stations, and universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development - Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education (FANE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports non-formal education projects that cultivate interest and competencies in food and agriculture, specifically encouraging the use of AI and data science. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: AFRI Education and Workforce Development | NIFA An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. 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) Program Operational Areas Search Funding Opportunities Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) List 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 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 Veterinary Services Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar NIFA staff will hold a Technical Assistance Webinar to discuss the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. 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 AFRI Education and Workforce Development Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Education and Workforce Development Strengthening Agricultural Systems AFRI Project & Grant Types AFRI FASE & EPSCoR Program Notice of Funding Opportunities Opportunities for New Investigators Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Program Areas and Priorities International Partnerships The AFRI Education and Workforce Development Program focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The program educates professionals to lead agriculture into the future by solving current and future challenges facing our farmers, ranchers, and foresters . The AFRI Education and Workforce Development Program (EWD) addresses projected shortfalls of qualified graduates in the agricultural, food, forestry, range and energy resources Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, universities, and individuals who are U. S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.

Colorado Small Business Grants and Programs (State) is sponsored by State of Colorado. State-level small business support requiring participation in at least four program events. Applicants must be 18+, U. S. citizens or legal residents, supporting minority and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Small Business Grant Programs Click here for COVID-19 Resources & Information --> Get Started --> Customer Portal Grants to drive your business Small Business Grant Programs CEF does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) CEF helped to administer a $225,000 grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing more than $24 million in grant dollars to El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits. Marshall Fire Small Business CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Small Business Grant Programs CEF works with different partners to evaluate and distribute grant dollars for various programs. Small Business Grant Programs Small Business Grant Assistance Programs does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. As cities, counties, and other partners look to create new grant programs to help small businesses, we work diligently to facilitate those programs and make them available to you. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) A program implementing a $225,000 one-time competitive grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. This is now closed. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. Marshall Fire Small Business Grants Program (2023) CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varies by program; eligibility guidance U. S. citizens or legal residents age 18+; participation in four program events required Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

YouthBuild (Department of Labor) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Federal funding for youth workforce training programs; could be adapted to support vocational training in food entrepreneurship like ice‑cream making. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Opportunity Listing - YouthBuild 2025 An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. You've been logged out. Please sign in again. YouthBuild 2025: FOA-ETA-26-38 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17.274 -- YouthBuild Last Updated: December 23, 2025 View version history on Grants.gov Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing... for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization"s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated YouthBuild_2025_FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf YouthBuild 2025 FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:20 PM UTC Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:21 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training To give feedback, contact: simpler@grants.gov Grants.gov Support Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varied—up to several million per grant; eligibility guidance Organizations serving youth in disadvantaged communities; nonprofit or public entities eligible ([startuplaunchday. com](https://startuplaunchday. com/grants/? utm_source=openai)). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.