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Eligible: Agriculture, Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

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$10,000 - $650,000

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

From US Department of Agriculture

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: professional development for K-14 educational professionals, non-formal education for youth, workforce training at community/junior/technical colleges, research and extension training for undergraduates, fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars, and education and workforce development workshop grants.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

    • Source

      US Department of Agriculture

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $39,700,000

    • Number of Awards

      245

    • Award Range

      $10,000 - $650,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Agriculture

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Agriculture, Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Agriculture

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      For Research, Education, or Extension Projects, eligible entities include:

      • State Agricultural Experiment Stations
      • Colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher)
      • University research foundations
      • Other research institutions and organizations
      • Federal agencies
      • National laboratories
      • Private organizations or corporations
      • U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents
      • Groups consisting of two or more eligible entities

      For Integrated Projects, eligible entities include:

      • Colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher)
      • 1994 Land-Grant Institutions
      • Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities

      Eligible Activities

      • Professional development for K-14 educational professionals
      • Non-formal education for youth
      • Workforce training at community/junior/technical colleges
      • Research and extension training for undergraduates
      • Fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars
      • Education and workforce development workshop grants

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      1:1 cost share is required for this grant.

      Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (A7501) Grants: due Thursday, March 19, 2026
      Agricultural Workforce Training (A7601) Grants: due Thursday, March 19, 2026
      Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (A7801): due Thursday, March 19, 2026
      Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (A7401): due Thursday, March 19, 2026
      Predoctoral Fellowships (A7101): due Thursday, April 16, 2026
      Postdoctoral Fellowships (A7201): due Thursday, April 30, 2026
      Education and Workforce Development Workshop Grants (A7001): Continuous throughout the year but at least 210 days before the start of the workshop and upon invitation after submission of Letter of Intent at least 255 days before the workshop begins. Please see “AFRI Letter of Intent Instructions” in the “Related Documents” list on the AFRI NOFO Resources webpage.

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jan 20, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Dec 31, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

    • Publish Date

      Jan 20, 2026

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