USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants

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...

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• 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...

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• 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...

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• 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...

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• 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...

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• 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...

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• 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...

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• 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

• 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) 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

• Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility)

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

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• 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

• 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 ...

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• NIFA Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)

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

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• AI2F: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates in AI-enabled Industrial Solutions for Forest Products

  open

  The AI2F Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and administer...

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• 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...

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• Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) Grants

  open

  Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) Grants is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Provides grants to su...

  agriculturerural_developmenteducation_researchsmall_businessbeginning farmers

• Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH)

  open

  Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (ANNH) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of ...

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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:

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.