Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
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-011596.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 |
| Assistance listing | 10.310 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Posted | January 20, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
| Award range | $10,000 to $650,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 245 |
| Total program funding | $39,700,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | 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 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… |
| 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 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…
Official notice and documents
- FY26-AFRI-EWD-NOFO-P.pdf (Full Announcement)
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