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The USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is the largest competitive research program in USDA portfolio funded at $445 million annually.
The FY2026 cycle includes three tracks: Foundational and Applied Science for investigator-led research covering plant health, animal systems, food safety, bioenergy, and natural resources; Sustainable Agricultural Systems for large-scale transdisciplinary projects addressing food production, climate resilience, and water availability; and Education and Workforce Development allocating $39.
7 million for K-14 STEM professional development and agricultural education. AI-relevant areas include AI-driven crop monitoring, precision agriculture, livestock genetics, soil health monitoring, autonomous harvesting systems, and machine learning for agricultural decision support. The March 26 2026 deadline applies to the Strengthening Agricultural Systems track.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. land-grant universities, colleges, and research institutions. Multi-institution teams suited for Sustainable Agricultural Systems track. Single investigators can target Foundational and Applied Science track. Must address food and agricultural sciences priorities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $445.2 million total for FY2026 across three program tracks. Education and Workforce Development track allocates $39.7 million. Individual awards vary by track from single-investigator grants to large transdisciplinary projects. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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