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Strengthening Agricultural Systems is a grant from NIFA (USDA) that funds transdisciplinary research, education, and extension projects aimed at transforming the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase production while enhancing farmer prosperity.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Agricultural Systems program emphasizes long-term solutions to current and future food and agricultural challenges, considering economic viability, quality of life, and efficient resource use. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, universities, and research institutions. The application deadline was March 26, 2026.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity.
Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources.
NIFA is soliciting applications under two Program Area Priorities: Strengthening Agricultural Systems New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences See the AFRI SAS NOFO for details. Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agriculture Programs 1862 Land-grant Institutions 1890 Land-grant Institutions 1994 Land-grant Institutions Hispanic-Serving Institutions State Agricultural Experiment Stations State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed Thursday, January 29, 2026 For more Information Contact AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Team Letter/Notice of intent due Thursday, February 26, 2026 grantapplicationquestions@usda.
gov Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listing Number Strengthening Agricultural Systems Funded Projects Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Matching required if commodity specific. See NOFO for details. Natural Resource Economics Minority Serving Institutions Invasive Pests and Diseases Page last updated: February 24, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, universities, and research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Strengthening Agricultural Systems is funded by NIFA (USDA). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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