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

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$10,000 - $10,000,000

Agriculture And Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational And Applied Science Program

From US Department of Agriculture

Supports research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences covering foundational and applied science to advance agricultural and food systems. Includes sustainability, climate-smart agriculture, and innovative technologies.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Agriculture And Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational And Applied Science Program

    • Source

      US Department of Agriculture

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $300,000,000

    • Award Range

      $10,000 - $10,000,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

  • Topics

    Agriculture
    Climate

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

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

    • Sector

      Agriculture, Climate

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      Eligible applicants include: State Agricultural Experiment Stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and any other domestic institution or organization.

      The list above is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Eligibility may differ based on project types. See Program Area Priorities in the current Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications (RFA) for the requested project types. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Foundational and Applied Science Program RFA for eligibility requirements. Note that restrictions apply to integrated projects applicants. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.

      Eligible Activities

      The program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture:  

      1. Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; 
      2. Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; 
      3. Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
      4. Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; 
      5. Agriculture Systems and Technology;
      6. Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.  

      Each priority area has different projects underneath it, with their own set of eligibility requirements, project focuses, and deadlines. Please see the RFA for more information

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Aug 1, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Dec 31, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

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