Federal Capacity Funds Information for Researchers
Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station supports research in agriculture, forestry, and environmental systems through the Federal Capacity Funds Information for Researchers grant.
Funder: Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (annual RFP issued) | December 15, 2026 (proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per funding source per project; project duration up to 3 years; approx. $6 million allocated annually across all programs.
Summary: Supports Cornell researchers in agriculture, forestry, and land management through competitive internal grants from Hatch, Multistate, and McIntire-Stennis federal programs.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to PI-eligible Cornell faculty in CALS, Veterinary Medicine, or Human Ecology.
Description
The Federal Capacity Funds (FCF) program, administered by the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), provides competitive internal funding to support research in agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, and related areas. Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the program encompasses three main tracks—Hatch, Multistate Research, and McIntire-Stennis—each targeting critical research needs from basic agricultural science to collaborative, multistate initiatives and forestry/land management. The program aims to foster both foundational scientific discovery and applied research that delivers practical benefits to communities and advances New York State and national priorities.
