USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Grants

Open USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants

• Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)

  Up to $175Mopen

  Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports integrated research and ext...

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• From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Professionals (NextGen)

  Up to $20Mopen

  From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Professionals (NextGen) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of F...

  agriculturehigher_educationworkforce_developmentfood scienceagriculture education

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS)

  Up to $10Mopen

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIF...

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• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program

  Up to $10Mopen

  Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The SARE program...

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• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

  Up to $10Mopen

  Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). SARE offers compe...

  agricultureclean_energyeducation_researchcommunity_developmentenergy_efficiency

• Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

  Up to $3.5Mopen

  Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). OREI funds high-p...

  agriculturefood_securityenvironmental_educationorganic agricultureresearch

• Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

  Up to $750Kopen

  Funds education, outreach, and technical assistance projects that help beginning farmers and ranchers enter and improve their success in farming, ranc...

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• Food Safety Outreach Program

  Up to $550Kopen

  Food Safety Outreach Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

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• Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems

  Up to $500Kopen

  Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Foo...

  agriculturefood_securitybiomedical_researchbasic_researchpest control

• Community Food Projects Competitive Program

  Up to $400Kopen

  Community Food Projects Competitive Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports community-ba...

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• Community Kitchen Pittsburgh: Strengthening Food Security, Nutrition, and Employment Opportunities

  Up to $376Kopen

  Community Kitchen Pittsburgh: Strengthening Food Security, Nutrition, and Employment Opportunities is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and...

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• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

  Up to $350Kopen

  Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports innovati...

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• Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems

  Up to $300Kopen

  Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). ...

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• Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712)

  Up to $300Kopen

  Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). ...

  climate_changefood_securityagriculturenutritioncommunity_development

• Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program

  Up to $200Kopen

  Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agricultu...

  workforce_developmentstem_educationhigher_educationrural_developmentwomen in stem

• Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (PDAL)

  Deadline: Sep 12, 2026open

  Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (PDAL) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This opportunity sup...

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• SBIR/STTR Program for AI-Enabled Agricultural Innovation and Precision Farming (2026)

  Deadline: Sep 23, 2026open

  SBIR/STTR Program for AI-Enabled Agricultural Innovation and Precision Farming (2026) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture ...

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• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AWT Program Area Priority)

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AWT Program Area Priority) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of ...

  workforce_developmentagriculturebiotechnologyeducation_researchstem_education

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (AFRI-EWD)

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (AFRI-EWD) is sponsored by USDA National Insti...

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• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – Education and Workforce Development – Predoctoral Fellowships (A7101)

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – Education and Workforce Development – Predoctoral Fellowships (A7101) is sponsor...

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Where USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 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 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds

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

How to apply for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants

Most 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.