Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Open. Closes December 31, 2026, 70 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, opportunity number USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 |
| Assistance listing | 10.310 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Posted | August 1, 2025 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
| Award range | $10,000 to $10,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $300,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- FY26-AFRI-FAS-NOFO-P-MOD6.pdf (Full Announcement)
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