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Find similar grantsApplications accepted on a continuous basis; must be submitted within 45 days of a qualifying weather event or disaster.
Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) 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, from production through consumption, during and after weather events and disasters.
All applications must directly address 1) effects associated with a weather event or disaster and 2) one or more of the following emphasis areas: Food Safety, Nutrition Security, and Agricultural Commodity Security Health, Well-Being, and Safety This priority area seeks applications that focus on critical and urgent solutions in rapid response to weather and disaster impacts on the Nation’s food and agricultural systems and that clearly describe short-term deliverables (within 3 months of award receipt), including a plan for their adoption/use.
This priority area encourages projects to have well-developed Extension and/or outreach activities. In project narratives and other application materials, applicants must be able to provide a clear, strategic approach to reaching end users. Standard and FASE (Strengthening Standard) : Applications must be submitted within 45 days of a weather event and disaster.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. Integrated (Extension and research) The grant duration 12 months for Standard and FASE (Strengthening Standard) projects. The maximum award amount, including indirect costs, is $300,000.
For more information and guidance on: the program area priority, see the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science RFA grant and project types, proposal format, and other details, see AFRI RFA Resources Previously Funded Projects AFRI Rapid Response to Weather (A1712) Projects Frequently Asked Questions 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. A1712 Rapid Response Overview In this video, a member of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) program team describes the AFRI Rapid Response to Weather program.
This unique program is designed to fund response activities that may include trainings, communication strategies, tools, and technologies, and food supply logistics that can be rapidly adopted by various end-users. A1712 Rapid Response Emphasis Areas In this video, a member of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) program team describes the emphasis areas within the AFRI Rapid Response to Weather program.
Applications to this program must address one or more of the following emphasis areas: Agroecosystem Resilience; Food Safety, Nutrition Security, and Agricultural Commodity Security; and Health, Well Being, and Safety.
A1712 Rapid Response Standard and Strengthening FASE Grant Types In this video, a member of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) program team describes and defines the AFRI Rapid Response Standard and Strengthening (FASE) grant types available through A1712.
Standard and Strengthening (FASE) grant types are determined upon institutional capacity, career stage of the project director, and other determinants discussed during the video. Program Contact: afri-rapidresponse@usda. gov Rapid Response (A1712/A1713) Priority Area Team Food and Nutrition Security Page last updated: April 1, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applications must be submitted within 45 calendar days of a qualifying weather event. No Letter of Intent is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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