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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants

20 open USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 9 grants totaling $25M.

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All-time tracked giving
$25M
9 grants
Median grant size
$500K
Max: $10M

Open USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants

  • NIFA AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program

    Up to $10MDeadline: Dec 31, 2026open

    The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science (FAS) Prog...

    artificial_intelligenceagricultureprecision_agriculturefood_systemsagricultural_technology
  • Tribal College Research Grants Program (TCRGP)

    Up to $3.0Mopen

    Tribal College Research Grants Program (TCRGP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Provides competitive grants for resear...

    water_qualityagriculturetribal collegesagriculturenatural resources
  • NIFA AFRI Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems

    Up to $650Kopen

    The USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS) program funds research at the int...

    ai_agriculturedata_scienceprecision_agriculturecrop_modelingagricultural_robotics
  • NIFA Adoption of Precision Agriculture Competitive Grants for AI and Sensor Technology in Farming

    Up to $500Kopen

    NIFA Adoption of Precision Agriculture program addresses implementation barriers in precision agriculture including site-specific management precision...

    precision_agricultureagricultural_aisensor_technologyfarming_technologyrural_development
  • Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP)

    Up to $400Kopen

    Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports projects that br...

    food_securitycommunity_developmentfood securityhunger reliefcommunity food
  • Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program

    Up to $138Kopen

    Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports national efforts to de...

    workforce_developmentagricultureeducation_researchyouth_developmentfarm safety
  • Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program

    Up to $138Kopen

    Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Funds farm safety education for...

    agricultureyoutheducation_vocationalworkforcefarm safety
  • Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program

    Up to $138Kopen

    Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Match reasons: Matches your fo...

    discover:youth educationfit_score:44
  • NIFA AFRI Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems AI Program

    Deadline: Dec 1, 2026open

    NIFA AFRI Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems AI Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The NIFA Agricult...

    ai_agriculturedata_scienceagriculturefood_securitydata science
  • Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program – Education and Workforce Development

    Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

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

    agricultureworkforce_developmenthigher_educationstem_educationeducation_research
  • NIFA AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program

    Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

    NIFA AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

    agriculturefood_securitynutritionworkforce_developmentbiotechnology
  • Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development

    Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

    Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agricult...

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

    Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

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

    agriculturefood_securitybiotechnologypest controldisease management
  • NIFA Adoption of Precision Agriculture Competitive Grants for AI and Sensor Technology in Farming

    open

    NIFA Adoption of Precision Agriculture Competitive Grants for AI and Sensor Technology in Farming is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food ...

    ai_agriculturedata_scienceprecision_medicineagricultureworkforce_development
  • Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

    open

    The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants program is a grants program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture ...

    agriculturefood_securitysustainable agriculturefarmingresearch
  • Sustainable Agriculture Systems

    open

    Sustainable Agriculture Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Integrates research, education, and extension on sust...

    agriculturewater_qualityenvironmental_justiceclimate_changesustainable agriculture
  • Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility)

    open

    Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Provides dire...

    agriculturedisabilityworkforce_developmentassistive technologyfarmers with disabilities
  • Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program

    open

    Funds education projects that improve rural health and safety, including programs that can address topics such as maternal health, violence prevention...

    discover:women and girlsfit_score:3
  • NIFA Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)

    open

    NIFA Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports education, training, and rural...

    education_researchworkforce_developmentagriculturerural_developmentpublic_health
  • Women and Minorities in STEM (WAMS) Grant Program

    open

    Women and Minorities in STEM (WAMS) Grant Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports research and extension pro...

    workforce_developmentstem_educationrural_developmentwomen in stemminorities in stem

What USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds

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

AgricultureWorkforce DevelopmentDiscover:Youth EducationFood SecurityPrecision AgricultureAi AgricultureWater QualityArtificial Intelligence

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

Most USDA 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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