1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This grant program awards recipients to support research, integrated projects, or Extension focused on developing and deploying timely, science-based solutions to protect agricultural productivity, ecosystem health, and food security from pest and disease events.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1713) | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. 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.
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.
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.
Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1713) This program area priority is designed to rapidly deploy strategies and fill knowledge and information gaps to protect the Nation’s food and agricultural supply chains—and the people who support and rely on them—during and after the emergence or re-emergence of pests and diseases associated with animal production systems and/or the emergence or re-emergence of invasive diseases, insects, and weeds associated with plant production systems and/or toxins affecting the health of either plant or animal production systems.
All applications must directly address 1) effects associated with the emergence or re-emergence of pests and/or disease in animal and/or plant production systems or within the food supply; and 2) one or more of the following emphasis areas: This priority area seeks applications that focus on critical and urgent development of knowledge and/or solutions in rapid response to pest/disease emergence/re-emergence impacts on the food and agricultural systems and/or supply chains.
Because rapid response is at the core of this program, applicants must include in their project narrative a statement about the timing, relevance, and impact of the emergence or re-emergence incident to which their proposed project responds. Step-by-Step Guide for Applying to NIFA’s Rapid Response Programs Have you experienced a qualifying event and are considering applying?
Follow these steps to ensure your application is as strong as it can be. Standard and FASE (Strengthening Standard) : Applications are submitted within 180 days of effects associated with the emergence or re-emergence of pests and/or disease in animal, food, and/or plant production systems, and/or environmental health and productivity within the nation or a specific region, state, area, or industry.
Integrated (research and Extension/outreach) The grant duration is 12-24 months for Standard and FASE (Strengthening Standard) projects. The maximum award amount, including indirect costs, is $500,000. For more information and additional resources, including guidance on grant and project types, proposal format, and other details, see AFRI's NOFO Resources.
AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program Learn more about the A1713 program area priority in the Request for Applications. Division Director Amer Fayad, Ph. D.
, National Program Leader Michelle Colby, DVM, M. S. , National Program Leader Tim Sullivan, Ph.
D. , National Program Leader Ashley Mueller, Ph. D.
, National Program Leader Danielle Farley, M. A. , Program Specialist Junia Jean-Gilles Beaubrun, Ph.
D. , National Program Leader Wendy Beard, M. S.
, Program Specialist Tammy King , Administrative Officer Izabella Jablonska, M. A.
, Program Specialist Victoria Leveque , A1713 Rapid Response About A1713 Rapid Response Emphasis Areas A1713 Rapid Response Application Information Competitive Grant Programs Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) FAQs Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science Program Food and Nutrition Security Page last updated: February 18, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See specific RFA for detailed eligibility, as it supports research, integrated projects, or Extension (government-affiliated farmer). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.