How many grants does National Institute of Food and Agriculture award?

According to public records aggregated by GrantMind, National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded 80 grants totaling $202M across its tracked giving history. 20 opportunities are currently open for applications.

What is the typical National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant size?

The median National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant in our database is $705K, with an average award size of $2.5M. The largest single grant on record is $30M. Grant sizes vary by program area and applicant type — check individual opportunities for funder-specific ranges.

Where do National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants go?

Recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant recipients are concentrated in: United States. Funder geographic preferences shift over time, so check the funder's most recent giving record before applying from a state that isn't listed.

What does National Institute of Food and Agriculture fund?

Based on GrantMind's analysis of recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards, the top program areas funded are: Education, Social Services, Environment, Research, Community Development. Funders sometimes accept proposals outside their stated areas if the project aligns with their broader mission — read each opportunity's stated priorities carefully.

How do I apply for a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant?

Application processes vary by opportunity. Most National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants require an organizational profile (mission, programs, financials), a project proposal aligned with the funder's published priorities, and a budget. For federal funders, a SAM.gov UEI and Grants.gov account are typically prerequisites. For foundations, many require a Letter of Inquiry before a full proposal. Open the specific opportunity in GrantMind to see the exact requirements.

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants

20 open National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 80 grants totaling $202M.

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All-time tracked giving

$202M

80 grants

Median grant size

$705K

Max: $30M

Open National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications
Up to $15MDeadline: Nov 2, 2026open
In FY 2026, the ECDRE program, under Assistance Listing 10.309, is soliciting proposals to develop effective tactics and strategies to control HLB and...
Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications
Up to $15MDeadline: Nov 2, 2026open
In FY 2026, the ECDRE program, under Assistance Listing 10.309, is soliciting proposals to develop effective tactics and strategies to control HLB and...
EnvironmentCommunity Development
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...
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 ...
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Up to $1.2MDeadline: Dec 3, 2026open
The HSI Education Grants Program, under assistance listing number 10.223, will promote and strengthen the ability HSIs to carry out education, applied...
Education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Up to $1.2MDeadline: Dec 3, 2026open
The HSI Education Grants Program, under assistance listing number 10.223, will promote and strengthen the ability HSIs to carry out education, applied...
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
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open
The 1890 CBG program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.216 is designed specifically to build the institutional teaching, research, and extension cap...
Education
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open
The 1890 CBG program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.216 is designed specifically to build the institutional teaching, research, and extension cap...
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 10, 2026open
The NLGCA Program, under assistance listing number 10.326, will assist NLGCA institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct educa...
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 10, 2026open
The NLGCA Program, under assistance listing number 10.326, will assist NLGCA institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct educa...
EducationCommunity Development
Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships
Up to $705KDeadline: Oct 15, 2026open
The purpose of the NNF program, Assistance Listing 10.210, is to provide funding to support new graduate (master’s, DVM, or doctoral) student training...
Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships
Up to $705KDeadline: Oct 15, 2026open
The purpose of the NNF program, Assistance Listing 10.210, is to provide funding to support new graduate (master’s, DVM, or doctoral) student training...
ResearchSocial Services
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 Education Equity Grants Program
Up to $229KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open
The TCEG program (assistance listing 10.221) is designed to help build Tribal education capacity in the food and agricultural sciences for Native Alas...
Education
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program
Up to $229KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open
The TCEG program (assistance listing 10.221) is designed to help build Tribal education capacity in the food and agricultural sciences for Native Alas...
Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Up to $200KDeadline: Nov 2, 2026open
The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may fo...
Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Up to $200KDeadline: Nov 2, 2026open
The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may fo...
EducationEnvironment
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (10.511)
open
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that funds Cooperative...
emergency_managementcommunity_developmenteducation_researchworkforce_developmentdisaster preparedness

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.

United States

What National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards:

EducationSocial ServicesEnvironmentResearchCommunity Development

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.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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Open National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications

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

Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program

Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

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

Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program