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

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Key Information

Due Date: December 31, 2026


Agency: United States Department of Agriculture


Source: Federal


Website: View Website


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: $300,000,000


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Posted


Contact Info: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
NIFA Support Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Overview

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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Additional Info

Posted Date: August 1, 2025


Application Due Date: December 31, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Others
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