National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants

Open National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

  Up to $10MDeadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied scie...

• Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

  Up to $5.6MDeadline: Sep 10, 2026open

  The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, reta...

• Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

  Up to $5.6MDeadline: Sep 10, 2026open

  The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, reta...

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• Sun Grant Program

  Up to $2.8MDeadline: Aug 17, 2026open

  In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that: 1. Enhance n...

• Sun Grant Program

  Up to $2.8MDeadline: Aug 17, 2026open

  In carrying out the SGP, under Assistance Listing Number 10.320, NIFA is authorized to make awards to fund subgrants and activities that: 1. Enhance ...

• Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program

  Up to $2.5MDeadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The program ...

• Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

  Up to $750KDeadline: Oct 15, 2026open

  The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentat...

• Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

  Up to $750KDeadline: Oct 15, 2026open

  The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentat...

  Education

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

  Up to $650KDeadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, educat...

• Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications

  Up to $300KDeadline: Aug 14, 2026open

  Award range: $300,000 - $300,000 Eligibility: Applicants for the TCEP-CA must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the e...

• Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications

  Up to $300KDeadline: Aug 14, 2026open

  The TCEP-CA under assistance listing 10.517, supports informal, community-based extension projects that address agriculture, youths, economic developm...

• Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED)

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  Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED) is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Develops interdi...

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• Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I

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  Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture....

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• Rural Cooperative Development Grants

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  Rural Cooperative Development Grants is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Enables nonprofit institutions to establish and opera...

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• AI-Driven Real-Time Decision Support System for Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture

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  AI-Driven Real-Time Decision Support System for Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. ...

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• Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

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  Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports innovative, education-based ...

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• EFNEP Grants Management

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  EFNEP Grants Management is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Offers funding for programs delivering nutrition education to low-...

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• Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH)

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  Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) is sponsored by National Institute of Food ...

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• Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program

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  Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports research, education, and extensio...

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• Mentoring at Risk and Rural Youth (MARRY) Program

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  Mentoring at Risk and Rural Youth (MARRY) Program is a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in partnership with the Offic...

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Where National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds

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How to apply for National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants

Most National Institute of Food and Agriculture applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.