Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 011677
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) is a grant opportunity aimed at transforming the U.S. food and agriculture system to boost production, improve farmer prosperity, and promote resource efficiency. The initiative encourages transdisciplinary approaches to solve both current and future agricultural challenges while considering economic viability and quality of life.
Applicants must focus on at least one of the following areas:
- Developing new uses and expanding markets for agriculture and forestry products - Addressing pests and diseases affecting plants or animals - Combating chronic diseases linked to food and diet - Promoting artificial intelligence in K–12 food and agricultural education
Eligibility includes colleges and universities, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Academic institutions must be accredited, nonprofit, and authorized to award bachelor’s or higher degrees. Research foundations affiliated with eligible institutions can also apply.
The grant includes two types of funding:
1. Integrated Projects: Support for initiatives that combine research, education, and extension to strengthen agricultural systems. 2. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants: Includes coordinated agricultural project grants designed to expand research opportunities and strengthen institutional capacity.
Additional eligibility details for FASE Grants can be found in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 011677
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.310.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-01-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-03-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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