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The Agriculture Systems and Technology priority area within USDA's flagship Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the dedicated funding home for precision agriculture, robotics, data science, and sensor technology applied to farming systems. Part of the FY2026 AFRI Foundational and Applied Science program making $445. 2 million available across six priority tracks.
Supports AI-driven crop and soil monitoring using machine learning, remote sensing, satellite imagery, and drone platforms; autonomous harvesting and planting robots; smart sensor networks for pathogen and pest detection; variable-rate application systems for fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation; and AI decision support tools for farm management. Strongest proposals validate technology in real production environments.
Projects integrating research, education, and extension receive preference in review.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: US land-grant universities, state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and collaborative groups. Cost-sharing mandate typically requires 1:1 matching funds (federal dollars matched by institution). Individual investigators and multi-institutional teams eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $36 million allocated to the Agriculture Systems and Technology priority area within the $445.2 million FY2026 AFRI program. Standard grants $500,000-$750,000. Larger Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAPs) available. 1:1 cost-sharing typically required. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit, particularly in agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. These programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market.
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This competitive grants program supports research and extension projects designed to increase participation by rural women and minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program aims to develop a robust and diverse food and agricultural STEM workforce.
Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Grant Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The CYFAR Grant Program provides funding to Land-grant university Cooperative Extension for comprehensive community-based programs that equip at-risk children, youth, and families with skills for positive, productive lives. It supports programs based on tools and resources that enhance positive development for at-risk children, youth, and families.
The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants is sponsored by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). This program supports Caltrans' mission to improve lives and communities by funding projects that promote sustainable, safe, and accessible transportation across California. It includes Sustainable Communities Grants, which encourage local/regional planning supporting state goals and greenhouse gas reduction targets, and Strategic Partnerships Grants, which address statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies on the State Highway System in partnership with Caltrans.