Funder: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Due Dates: March 18, 2026 (Institutional nomination deadline for 2026 New Innovator Award)

Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per year for 3 years (maximum $450,000 per award); up to 10 awards anticipated, contingent on funding availability.

Summary: Supports early-career faculty in food and agriculture research to launch innovative, high-impact projects addressing sector challenges.

Key Information: Awards contingent on FFAR securing additional funding; matching funds are optional and not required.