U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Grants

Open U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants

• USDA NIFA AFRI Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems A1541 DSFAS for AI Machine Learning and Decision Support in Agriculture

  Up to $650Kopen

  The AFRI Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program (A1541 DSFAS) is USDA NIFA's primary AI and data science grant program for agriculture...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I)

  Up to $182Kopen

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agricult...

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• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications (AI-related subsections)

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  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications (AI-related subsections) is sponsored by U.S...

  ai_agricultureagriculturefood_securityeducation_researchdata_science

• Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I - USDA NIFA

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  Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I - USDA NIFA is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

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  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) N...

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• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

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  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NI...

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• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - NSF/NIFA Plant Biotic Interactions Program

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  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - NSF/NIFA Plant Biotic Interactions Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National I...

  agricultureinternational_developmentbasic_researchplant biotic interactionsagriculture research

• Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

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  Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

• Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP)

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  Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports ...

  food_securitycommunity_developmentworkforce_developmenteducation_researchfood safety

• Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR): Forests and Related Resources

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  Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR): Forests and Related Resources is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agri...

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• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS)

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  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National ...

  agriculturefood_securityclimate_changeenvironmental_educationsustainable agriculture

• AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (Program Area Priority A9231 - Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences)

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  AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems (Program Area Priority A9231 - Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences) is sponsored b...

  ai_agriculturek12_educationworkforce_developmenteducation_researchagriculture

• SBIR/STTR Phase I (2026 Cycle)

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  SBIR/STTR Phase I (2026 Cycle) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/...

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• U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Call in Agriculture

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  U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Call in Agriculture is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food...

  agricultureinternational_developmentagriculture researchinternational collaborationu.s.-ireland partnership

• Workforce Development

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  Workforce Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports training progr...

  workforce_developmentagricultureeducation_researchsmall_businessworkforce training

• USDA NIFA SBIR Phase II Program

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  USDA NIFA SBIR Phase II Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports smal...

  small_businessagricultureartificial_intelligenceinnovationagriculture technology

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications - Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (A1541)

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  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications - Data Science for Food and Agricultural Sys...

  agriculturefood_securitydata_scienceenvironmental_educationagriculture

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

  small_businessagricultureinnovationsmall business innovation researchtechnology transfer

• USDA SBIR/STTR Programs

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  USDA SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR pr...

  sbir_sttragricultureinnovationbiotechnologysmall business innovation research

• Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs

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  Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Inst...

  small_businessagricultureinnovationsmall business innovation researchtechnology transfer

What U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards:

How to apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants

Most U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 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.