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"Research Facilities Act Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Research Facilities Act Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and U.S. Department of Education. This program injects $125 million annually into agricultural lab infrastructure, aiming to reverse decades of deferred maintenance and accelerate the construction of state-of-the-art research spaces at land-grant institutions nationwide.
It supports planning grants, small facility upgrades, mid-scale construction projects, and large-scale projects.
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Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) The Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields of food and agricultural sciences.
For purposes of RFAP, an agricultural research facility refers to a proposed facility or facility complex that supports advancing research and training in the food and agricultural sciences. This includes spaces and infrastructure that enable basic, applied, and developmental research, as well as extension and teaching activities integral to preparing the next generation of researchers and professionals in these fields.
Facilities may encompass, but are not limited to, a wide range of infrastructure that supports research, research training, and integrated activities in the food and agricultural sciences. Eligible facilities may include single buildings, stand-alone structures, or multi-building complexes, provided they directly enable and enhance agricultural research capacity.
Examples include but are not limited to: Research laboratories designed for experimental, analytical, or applied scientific work. Specimen storage, instrumentation suites, and other specialized spaces for maintaining and utilizing research materials and technologies. Classroom, training, or experiential learning spaces that support hands-on research and research focused instruction.
Integrated complexes that co-locate research, extension, and teaching functions to promote innovation and collaboration. Greenhouses, growth chambers, shade houses, screen houses, and other controlled environment facilities. Standalone agricultural research structures, including barns, animal care or husbandry facilities, aquaculture units, or other specialized facilities supporting agricultural research programs.
Applications may be submitted by: 1994 Land-Grant Institutions State Agricultural Experiment Stations (the terms “State” or “States” are defined to include the several States (including the District of Columbia), Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands) 1862 Land-Grant Institutions Accredited school or college of veterinary medicine that conducts animal health and disease research 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU) Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Insular Area Institutions-Institution of higher education Institutions eligible for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act Other entities eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program.
See Appendix IV of the NOFO. Research Facilities Act Program The RFAP is listed in the Assistance Listings under number 10. 246.
RFAP is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields...
Previously Funded Projects Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) Contact Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) NOFO-Technical Assistance Webinar The purpose of the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) is to strengthen the quality and expand the scope of fundamental and applied research at eligible institutions by providing them with opportunities to assist in the… Competitive Grant Programs Research Facilities Act Program Minority Serving Institutions Page last updated: June 15, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, 1862 Land-Grant Institutions, accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine that conduct animal health and disease research, 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU), Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA), Insular Area Institutions-Institution of higher education, and Institutions eligible for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act. Requires a dollar-for-dollar non-federal cash match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 to $30,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Research Facilities Act Program is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and U.S. Department of Education. 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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