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Sustainable Agricultural Systems is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. Sustainable Agricultural Systems is sponsored by U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. Supports integrated research on sustainable ag systems, including precision agriculture and compatible energy production like agrivoltaics.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems | NIFA An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. Grant Training/Technical Assistance Competitive (AFRI and Non-AFRI) Program Operational Areas Search Funding Opportunities Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) List Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Land-grant University Website Directory 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. NIFA Application Status Dashboard LMD - Leadership Management Dashboard REEIS - Research, Education and Economics Information System ASAP - Automated Standard Application for Payments 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. Official Publications and Guidelines 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. Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Civil Rights Compliance Program Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Resources Contact NIFA's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights 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
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems | NIFA An official website of the United States government The . gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .
gov or . mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out.
Grant Training/Technical Assistance Competitive (AFRI and Non-AFRI) Program Operational Areas Search Funding Opportunities Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) List Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Land-grant University Website Directory 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.
NIFA Application Status Dashboard LMD - Leadership Management Dashboard REEIS - Research, Education and Economics Information System ASAP - Automated Standard Application for Payments 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. Official Publications and Guidelines 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.
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Civil Rights Compliance Program Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Resources Contact NIFA's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights 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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Collaborative teams of universities, nonprofits, businesses, government agencies Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
SBIR Phase I Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. USDA SBIR funds small business R&D in precision agriculture, sustainable farming, and ag-energy integration like agrivoltaics. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $100,000 - $175,000; eligibility guidance U.S. small businesses (<500 employees) in agriculture-related tech Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. USDA SBIR supports ag-tech innovations in precision agriculture, sensors, AI, and dual-use systems like agrivoltaics for sustainable farming. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $100,000 - $175,000; eligibility guidance For-profit small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. Supports curriculum development and faculty training in STEM fields at universities, broadening to include AI-native project-based education for diverse student populations. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $100,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Land-grant universities and other higher education institutions Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
FFAR Fellows Program (2026-2029 Cohort) is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. Provides professional development and stipend support for PhD students conducting research in FFAR's priority areas, including sustainable agroecosystems and ranch management. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $55,000; eligibility guidance PhD students at U.S. or Canadian universities with research matching FFAR priority areas. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Farming Community Grant Program - SARE Northeast NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications Home » Grants » Farming Community Grant Program Farming Community Grant Program The Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant applies social science research and education projects that strengthen farming and food systems at the community level. These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers. It encourages collaboration among farmers, service providers, researchers, and nonprofit organizations to co-create solutions that are responsive to local needs and scalable across the region. Question and Answer Sessions Northeast SARE staff concluded their Q&A sessions on the four large grant programs: Farming Community, Professional Development, Research & Education, and Research for Novel Approaches. Here is a copy of the presentation shared. You can view the session recordings at the links below: We've compiled questions from all rooms into a running FAQ document. This FAQ is a live resource that includes information from the introductory session and each breakout discussion. You can use Ctrl+F to search by keyword and browse tagged topics. For additional questions, please reach out to the Grant Administrator to the program you are interested in applying to, or northeast-large-grant@sare.org if you are still unsure. Please do your best having reviewed the CFP and Appendices in their entirety before reaching out with questions, many things are answered there! Grant Administrators are seeing a high volume of inquiries, so please be patient with a response time as it may take several days. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council allocated approximately $3,300,000 to fund projects for this cycle of farming community grants. There is no cap on total grant requests, however, requests typically fall between $50,000 and $250,000. Technical Assistance Program Applicants and grantees of the Farming Community Grant Program are eligible for Technical Assistance (TA) provided by Northeast SARE’s Technical Assistance Providers. Request Technical Assistance Farming Community Grant Program Materials The Call for Proposals is now open. A completed budget using this template is part of the application process. Budget Template will auto-download when clicked. A completed Grant Commitment Form is required as part of the application process. Form will auto-download when clicked Rubric for Farming Community Grant Program Proposals Farming Community Grant Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $30,000 (typical); eligibility guidance Community partnerships, agricultural organizations, and nonprofits in Northeast states including New Hampshire. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 28, 2026; published funding information $5,000,000 - $10,000,000; eligibility guidance Collaborative teams of universities, nonprofits, businesses, government agencies
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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 Contact for Electronic Access Problems grantapplicationquestions@usda.
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