USDA NIFA Grants

Open USDA NIFA grants

• Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program

  Up to $465Kopen

  Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. The USDA NIFA Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program funds integrated, collaborative...

  agriculturepublic_healthantimicrobial_resistancepoultrydisease_prevention

• National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants Program

  Up to $263Kopen

  National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Supports training for master's and doctoral degrees in f...

  agriculture

• Rural Health and Safety Education Program

  Up to $250Kopen

  Supports projects that deliver research-based education on health and safety issues to agricultural producers and rural residents.

  discover:rural developmentfit_score:1

• Tribal Colleges Extension Program

  Up to $200Kopen

  Tribal Colleges Extension Program is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds cooperative extension activities at tribal colleges and universities serving Na...

  education_researchcommunity_developmenttribal_culturetribal collegescommunity education

• Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (FBMB)

  Deadline: Jul 20, 2026open

  Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (FBMB) is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Supports projects that enhance farm management ...

  agriculturefarm managementfinancial managementbenchmarkingagriculture data

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Focuses on developi...

  workforce_developmentk12_educationhigher_educationagricultureeducation_research

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds rese...

  agriculturefood_securitybiotechnologyclimate_changenutrition

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

  Deadline: Dec 31, 2026open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AFRI EWD) is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Supports the development of the n...

  agricultureworkforce_developmenthigher_educationeducation_researchagriculture education

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational Program, International Partnerships or Engagement

  open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Foundational Program, International Partnerships or Engagement is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds ...

  international_developmentagricultureeducation_researchagriculture researchfood research

• Crop Protection and Pest Management

  open

  Crop Protection and Pest Management is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds environmental conservation and stewardship. The National Institute of Food an...

  agricultureenvironmental_educationpest managementintegrated pest managementcrop protection

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Encourages small businesses to engage in federal research and development...

  small_businessagricultureinnovationbiotechnologysbir

• Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience

  open

  Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Supports research and extension programs in agricultural, food, and n...

  climate_changeagriculturefood_securityenvironmental_educationclimate adaptation

• AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems

  open

  AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Funds large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects that promote sustainable agricultura...

  agriculturefood_securityeducation_researchcommunity_developmentclimate_change

• AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS)

  open

  AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) is sponsored by USDA NIFA. SAS funds large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects that use transdisciplinary...

  agricultureforestryclimate_changecarbon_capturesustainable agriculture

• Animal Health and Disease Research Capacity Program

  open

  Animal Health and Disease Research Capacity Program is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds agricultural animal health and disease research at eligible U...

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health Program Area

  open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health Program Area is sponsored by USDA NIFA. AFRI funds research, educ...

  food_securitynutritionpublic_healthagricultureeducation_research

• Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

  open

  Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds environmental conservation and stewardship. Biotechnology R...

  biotechnologybasic_researchagriculturegenetically engineered organismsgenetic engineering

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

  open

  Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NNF) is a grant from USDA NIFA that funds extension programs at land-grant inst...

  forestryclimate_changeenergy_efficiencyagricultureforest resources

• Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program

  open

  Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Supports research, education, and extension activities facilitating develop...

  agricultureurban_planningeducation_researchcommunity_developmentworkforce_development

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Program

  open

  Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. Provides competitive grants for research in areas such as plant hea...

  agriculturebiotechnologyfood_securitybasic_researchagriculture research

What USDA NIFA funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent USDA NIFA awards:

How to apply for USDA NIFA grants

Most USDA 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.