USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Grants

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

• 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...

  stem_educationagriculture

• 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 (BFRDP)

  Up to $750KDeadline: Jun 16, 2026open

  Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The primary goal of B...

  agriculturerural_developmenteducation_researchbeginning farmersranchers

• Food Safety Outreach Program

  Up to $550Kopen

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

  food_safety_globalcommunity_developmenteducation_researchfood safetytraining

• 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 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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• Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program

  Up to $350KDeadline: Jun 23, 2026open

  Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports c...

  public_healthrural_developmentcommunity_developmentworkforce_developmenteducation_research

• 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

• Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NNF)

  Up to $150KDeadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NNF) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). En...

  forestryland_conservationcommunity_developmenteducation_researchrenewable resources

• Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

  Up to $115KDeadline: Jun 1, 2026open

  Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports Cooperative Exte...

  community_developmenteducation_researchfood_securityworkforce_developmentcooperative extension

• Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP)

  Deadline: Jun 1, 2026open

  Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Aims to assist ...

  emergency_managementcommunity_developmentagricultureextension programsdisaster response

• Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects

  Deadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Supports extensi...

  forestryland_conservationagriculturerenewable resourcesforest management

• Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF)

  Deadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Th...

  forestryland_conservationenvironmental_educationcommunity_developmentagriculture

• Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects

  Deadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  Enhances the longevity of U. S. forest and rangeland resources by making relevant scientific results available.

• Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (formerly Extension Indian Reservation Program)

  Deadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (formerly Extension Indian Reservation Program) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agri...

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• 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...

  agriculture

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.