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USDA NIFA AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) FY2026 Grants Including AI-Driven Agricultural Systems is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program funds large, transdisciplinary projects that integrate research, education, and extension to build resilient and sustainable food and agricultural systems, with a focus on AI-driven agricultural systems.
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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. 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.
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.
Technical Assistance Webinar: The Equipment Grants Program (EGP) The Equipment Grants Program seeks to provide eligible institutions with the opportunity to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
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 Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences * See AFRI SAS NOFO for each program area specific application due date. Dates may vary.
Please see NOFO for exact details. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) 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 grantapplicationquestions@usda.
gov Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listing Number Strengthening Agricultural Systems Funded Projects Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Matching required if commodity specific. See NOFO for details. Natural Resource Economics Minority Serving Institutions Invasive Pests and Diseases Page last updated: March 23, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. colleges and universities, USDA agencies, national laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and other entities eligible under AFRI policy; large multi-institution teams are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
USDA NIFA AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) FY2026 Grants Including AI-Driven Agricultural Systems is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Economics of AI Fellowship is sponsored by Stripe. The fellowship supports foundational academic research in the economics of AI, an area currently understudied despite rapid technical progress in artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a baseline grant, opportunities to attend conferences with leading economists and technologists, and potential access to unique data via Stripe and its customers.
The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.
USDA NIFA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program offers $4.8M in FY2026 with a July 16 deadline — planning grants to $50K and project grants to $400K over four years. The catch is a 1:1 match that screens out most applicants. Here is how to build the match, choose your track, and write a self-reliance story that scores.
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Read articleSecretary Rollins and NIFA opened the FY26 Research Facilities Act Program on June 15 with a four-tier award structure scaling from $100K planning grants to $30M facility complexes. The dollar-for-dollar cash match, the one-project-per-institution rule, and the 32-day application window are reshaping how land-grants will prioritize their long-deferred capital backlog.
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