Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

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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: $39,700,000


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: Yes


Status: Posted


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

Overview

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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Additional Info

Posted Date: January 20, 2026


Application Due Date: December 31, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Others
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