Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
This grant funds research, education, and extension projects in six priority areas to advance science and innovation in agriculture, food, and rural communities.
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Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: December 4, 2025 | December 11, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | September 10, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000; most standard grants are $500,000–$900,000 with project durations of up to 5 years; total program funding is approximately $300 million.
Summary: Supports fundamental and applied research, education, and extension projects in six major agricultural priority areas to advance U.S. food and agricultural sciences.
Key Information: Deadlines vary by program area; check the RFA for specific topic deadlines and requirements.
Description
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program is the USDA's flagship competitive grants program supporting research, education, and extension projects that address critical issues in U.S. agriculture. The program covers six major priority areas: 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. Funding is available for research-only, extension-only, education-only, and integrated projects. The program encourages proposals that address both fundamental knowledge and applied solutions, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and the translation of research outcomes into practice.
