Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134
In plain English
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture) is accepting applications for this grant until Dec 31, 2026 (50 days left).
Individual awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000 and estimated total program funding is $300,000,000.
Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 31, 2026 · 50 days left |
| Posted date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $10,000,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $10,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $300,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 10.310 – Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Archive date | Jan 30, 2027 |
Who can apply
- Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
Eligibility Requirements Applicants for AFRI must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below. 1. …
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific detail.
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