Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research
The ROAR program funds urgent research to quickly address new or unexpected threats from pests or pathogens to U.S. agriculture, focusing on rapid diagnostics, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
Funder: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Due Dates: Rolling (Open year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per project over 1–2 years; 1:1 non-federal matching funds required
Summary: Provides urgent, rapid-response funding for research and outreach addressing emerging or unanticipated threats to U.S. agriculture.
Key Information: Requires matching funds equal to or greater than the FFAR request; concept note required before full proposal.
Description
The Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) program from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) provides swift funding to address newly emerging or unanticipated threats to the U.S. food supply or agricultural systems. ROAR is designed to bridge the gap between the detection of a plant or animal pest/pathogen and the availability of longer-term funding, supporting urgent research, diagnostics, monitoring, and mitigation strategies to minimize agricultural and economic impacts. The program encourages collaboration across sectors and prioritizes projects that can deliver rapid, actionable outcomes.
