Food and Nutrition NIFA-BARD-IIA
Forecasted
Food and Nutrition NIFA-BARD-IIA supports U.S. and Israeli scientists working with an Israeli company on innovative food and nutrition technologies to improve food availability and healthy consumption.
Funder: United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Pre-proposal) | September 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Maximum varies by targeted IIA track; awards last up to 3 years
Summary: Supports U.S.–Israeli research collaborations with an Israeli company to develop innovative food and nutrition technologies.
Key Information: An eligible NIFA-funded U.S. research partner and an Israeli company are required.
Description
The NIFA-BARD-IIA Food and Nutrition program supports joint research by American and Israeli scientists in authorized research centers, working with an Israeli company to develop innovative food and nutrition technologies. Through BARD, NIFA, and the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), the program connects binational scientific collaboration with company participation in technology development.
Research should enhance an eligible, ongoing USDA-NIFA project while advancing agriculture in Israel. The program’s priorities are improving food and nutrition, increasing the variety and availability of food, and supporting healthy consumption. Research teams in both countries follow NIFA-BARD guidelines, while the Israeli research group is also subject to IIA guidelines.
