Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program Department of Agriculture

Jan 14, 2026 | Funding Opportunities

Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant

Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Deadline: December 31, 2026

Description:

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) supports grants in six AFRI priority areas: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this request for applications. The minimum award is $10,000 and the maximum award is $10,000,000.

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