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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture, including Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
It supports research-only, extension-only, education-only, and integrated projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include State Agricultural Experiment Stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and any group consisting of two or more of these entities. Eligible institutions for Integrated Projects include colleges and universities, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible to lead projects directly, but can partner as sub-grant hosts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 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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