At a glance
USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is a federal competitive grant from US Department of Agriculture - NIFA (USDA) providing $300,000 to $1,000,000 for agricultural production systems, food safety and rural bioeconomy research. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations and individuals. The application deadline is December 3, 2026. Apply via www.nifa.usda.gov.
- Amount
- $300K–$1M
- Deadline
- Dec 3, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
AFRI is the nation's flagship competitive grants program for agricultural sciences, funding research, education and extension across plant health, animal production, food safety, bioenergy and agricultural economics. The Foundational and Applied Science RFA supports standard grants up to $1M over four years, with priority areas refreshed annually.
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations and individuals. Some program areas restrict lead applicants to academic institutions.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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