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Find similar grantsProposals must be submitted within 45 days of a qualifying weather event/disaster — rolling trigger-based deadline, not a fixed date.
Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Deploys strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains during and after weather events and disasters.
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FY26 Foundational and Applied Science Competitive Grants Program: Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems - FundHubWA FY26 Foundational and Applied Science Competitive Grants Program: Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems From U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) FY26 Foundational and Applied Science Competitive Grants Program: Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) State Agricultural Experiment Station; Colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities University research foundations; Other research institutions and organizations; Private organizations or corporations; Individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; Any group consisting of two or more entities identified above Funded projects may include: trainings, communication strategies, tools and technologies, management practices, and food supply and food safety logistics that can be rapidly adopted by various end-users.
Proposals must address at least one of the following emphasis areas, which includes these eligible activities: Efficacy assessments of how management practices minimize the impacts of disasters on agroecosystems. Methods to address contamination of ground and/or surface waters, air quality, or damage to soils caused by disasters.
Incorporation of new technologies to enhance the resilience of agricultural production systems during and after disasters. This may include technologies that use AI, autonomy (e.g., uncrewed vehicles, drones, robotics, and connected sensors), and the internet.
Food Safety, Food and Nutrition Security, and Agricultural Commodity Security Development and implementation of plans to ensure the health and security of livestock during and after disasters (e.g., evacuation, access to shelter, water, uncontaminated feed, vet services, etc.). Strategies to support the maintenance, salvage, processing, transport, and storage of agricultural commodities affected by disasters.
Training programs to reduce potential contamination or dispersal of pathogens associated with contaminated food throughout the production system. Strategies to ensure all residents have access to safe, nutritious, abundant, and affordable food during and after disasters.
Health, Well-Being, and Safety Evaluation of increased risks and exposure to structural, electrical, biological, and other hazards associated with disasters and the development of mitigation strategies for agricultural production and food processing environments. Best practices and training for safe operations and reentry protocols for agricultural workers, including measures for youth and workers with disabilities.
Strategies to address the health, well-being, and safety of residents affected by disasters. Describe the recent event or disaster. Applicants are strongly encouraged to create a section at the beginning of their Project Narrative that clearly and succinctly addresses the timeliness and relevance of the incident that requires response.
Clearly define the geographic scope of the project as it relates to the recent weather event or disaster. Focus on critical and urgent solutions in rapid response to weather and disaster impacts on the food and agricultural systems. Clearly describe short-term activities and deliverables.
One or more project activities must be implemented within 90 days of award receipt, with other deliverables completed by 12 months. Program Area Priority Contact(s): afri-rapidresponse@usda. gov Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) | NIFA Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about funding.
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