Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596
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 $650,000, the agency expects to make 245 awards and estimated total program funding is $39,700,000.
Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).
Cost sharing or matching is required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 31, 2026 · 50 days left |
| Posted date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $650,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $10,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $39,700,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 245 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 10.310 – Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 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 NOFO. 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 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) 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 (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: 1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; 2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; 3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; 4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates; 6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and 7. education and workforce development workshop grants.
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