North Carolina Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 10, 2026; published funding information Up to $200,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits; commodity associations; state and local government agencies; colleges and universities in North Carolina, excluding projects benefiting a single organization directly. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Supports planning and implementation activities for urban agriculture, including community gardens, to improve food access in underserved communities. Application snapshot: target deadline March 10, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $350,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, special district governments, and tribal organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) – Delaware is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Financial and technical assistance for agricultural producers to implement conservation practices, including improvement of animal operations, in Delaware. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Cost‑share assistance up to $50,000 per individual or entity per FY; eligibility guidance Agricultural producers in Delaware (farmers or ranchers). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development - Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Develops a technology and data-savvy agricultural workforce by supporting new or expanded training programs at community and technical colleges, specifically encouraging AI and digital literacy integration. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $250,000 - $650,000; eligibility guidance Community, junior, and technical colleges; institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). FANE supports non-formal education to cultivate food and agricultural interest. The program specifically encourages the use of technology, including AI, to train the next generation of agricultural professionals and the public. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $750,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state agricultural experiment stations, and universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (A7501) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Up to $500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits and educational institutions focused on teacher training and curriculum development in agriculture. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development - Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $250,000 - $650,000; eligibility guidance Community, junior, and technical colleges; institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (A7501) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Up to $500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits and educational institutions focused on teacher training and curriculum development in agriculture. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges (AFRI priority area) is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Competitive grants aimed at developing agricultural workforce training programs through community colleges—may support food security through workforce development in the food sector. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Varies by award; eligibility guidance Non‑profit educational institutions (including community colleges partnerships) ([nifa. usda. gov](https://www. nifa. usda. gov/grants/programs/agriculture-food-research-initiative/afri-deadlines? utm_source=openai)). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program - Education and Workforce Development is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Up to $650,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, private organizations, universities, research institutions, and collaborations eligible. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development - Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges (A7601) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports the development of a technology-savvy agricultural workforce by funding credentialed training programs at community and technical colleges, with a specific focus on AI and data science skills for modern farming. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $250,000 - $650,000; eligibility guidance Community, junior, and technical colleges; nonprofit organizations; and tribal colleges. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges is sponsored by NIFA (USDA). Supports workforce training programs in agriculture at community colleges. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Community colleges and universities with agricultural programs. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). FANE supports non-formal education to cultivate food and agricultural interest. Application snapshot: target deadline March 19, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $750,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state agricultural experiment stations, and universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Strengthening Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (AFRI). Funds projects to transform U. S. food and agricultural systems, including nutrition‑related innovations by small businesses. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Varies (depending on project scope); eligibility guidance Small businesses eligible under AFRI competition (typically via partnership with research institutions) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This program supports integrated research, education, and extension projects that transform the U. S. food and agricultural system. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information $2,500,000 - $10,000,000; eligibility guidance Colleges and universities, 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant institutions, and other public or private research organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Up to $181,500; eligibility guidance Small business concerns (SBCs) that are at least 51% U. S. -owned and have fewer than 500 employees. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This program supports transdisciplinary, systems-level projects to transform the U. S. food and agricultural system. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Up to $10,000,000; eligibility guidance Colleges and universities, state agricultural experiment stations, and other research institutions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Large-scale integrated research, education, and extension projects transforming U. S. food and agricultural systems, including food safety components. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Colleges and universities, including 1994 Land‑Grant and Hispanic‑Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This program supports projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of projects providing fresh fruit and vegetable prescriptions to income-eligible consumers. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations, local/state/tribal governments, and individual healthcare agencies. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

The USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) program awards large-scale integrated research, education, and extension projects addressing complex agricultural challenges. USDA anticipates awarding 10-12 grants ranging from $2.5 million to $10 million per award. The program supports projects incorporating AI, machine learning, and data science to strengthen food production, agricultural sustainability, and rural community resilience. Projects may address precision agriculture, autonomous systems, climate-smart farming, supply chain optimization, and workforce development in agricultural technology.

AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) FY2026 is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). USDA NIFA's flagship competitive grant program for large-scale, multi-million-dollar agricultural systems transformation. The Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) program funds Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) grants of $2. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information $2,500,000 - $10,000,000 per award (~$140M total available); eligibility guidance Colleges and universities, 1994 land-grant institutions (tribal colleges), Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (HSACUs). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA NIFA. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Up to $650,000; eligibility guidance Colleges and universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and other eligible entities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (AFRI-SAS) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information $1,000,000 - $10,000,000; eligibility guidance 1862/1890/1994 Land-grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I - Rural and Community Development (Topic 8.6) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Funds small businesses developing innovative technologies, including AI-driven solutions for rural housing maintenance, home repairs, and small farm infrastructure. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Up to $175,000; eligibility guidance Small Businesses (SBCs) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Strengthening Agricultural Systems is sponsored by NIFA (USDA). Supports projects that enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations, universities, and research institutions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I - Rural and Community Development (Topic 8.6) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information Up to $175,000; eligibility guidance Small Businesses (SBCs) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

USDA NIFA's flagship competitive grant program for large-scale, multi-million-dollar agricultural systems transformation. The Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) program funds Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) grants of $2.5M-$10M over up to 60 months, requiring fully integrated research, education, and extension components. Program code A9201 targets new agricultural product markets, plant/animal pest and disease solutions, and diet-related chronic disease interventions. Projects must align with USDA priorities including farmer profitability, market expansion, invasive species protection, soil health, and precision nutrition. NIFA anticipates awarding 10-12 grants under this program code. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010653.

Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) is sponsored by USDA Forest Service. This federal program helps communities at risk from wildfire to develop or revise Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and implement projects described within those plans. Application snapshot: target deadline March 27, 2026; published funding information Up to $10,000,000; eligibility guidance Communities in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), including local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline March 31, 2026; published funding information $2,500 - $1,000,000; eligibility guidance Agricultural producers (50%+ income from ag) and small businesses in eligible rural areas. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides zero-interest loans and grants to rural projects through revolving loan funds to create/retain jobs in areas under 50,000 population. Application snapshot: target deadline March 31, 2026; published funding information Up to $300,000 (grant); eligibility guidance Rural Utilities Service borrowers or eligible nonprofit utilities in rural Mississippi. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.