Federal Capacity Funds Information for Researchers
ForecastedInternal — Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station only
Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station's Federal Capacity Funds support innovative research in agriculture, forestry, and related fields to address key scientific challenges.
Funder: Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project per funding source; project duration up to 3 years; annual program total ≈ $6 million.
Summary: Supports innovative research in agriculture, forestry, and related fields at Cornell through competitive annual awards.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to PI-eligible Cornell faculty in CALS, Veterinary Medicine, or Human Ecology.
Description
This internal Cornell program, administered by the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), provides Federal Capacity Funds to support a wide range of research projects in agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, food systems, and related areas. Funding is drawn from three main sources—Hatch, Multistate Research Program, and McIntire-Stennis—allocated annually by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grant aims to foster both fundamental and applied research that addresses critical challenges and advances innovation for the benefit of New York State and beyond. Projects are selected through a competitive review process involving stakeholders, faculty, directors, and NIFA.
