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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

19 open funding opportunities.

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Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

USDA funding for Extension programs serving federally recognized Tribal communities through informal education and outreach. Fixed award of $102,000 to support activities that impr…

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Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems

NIFA is funding research to improve alfalfa seed and forage production systems, including breeding, management practices, harvest technology, and novel uses. Award range is $150K–$…

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Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is funding applied research to develop science-based solutions that make U.S. aquaculture more profitable and competitive. Project…

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Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas

This grant supports resident instruction and agricultural facilities/equipment at eligible institutions in U.S. insular territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Sam…

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Specialty Crop Research Initiative

USDA grants $50K–$10M to support research and extension projects addressing challenges in specialty crop industries. Projects must integrate both research and extension activities …

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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

This USDA program provides grants up to $750,000 to support education, outreach, and technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers. Funding aims to help new agricultural …

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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program

Fund projects that increase fruit and vegetable purchases by SNAP and NAP participants through point-of-sale incentives across U.S. territories and states. This is a nutrition ince…

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Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities

This program funds assistive technology and on-farm accommodation projects for farmers with disabilities, including veterans, through partnerships between land-grant universities a…

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Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program

This grant funds projects that improve health and safety education in rural communities through food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences initiatives. Awards are fix…

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Supplemental and Alternative Crops

USDA funding to develop and scale alternative crops (oilseeds, grains, legumes, pseudocereals) for food, animal feed, industrial chemicals, and biofuels. Projects must demonstrate …

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Open Data Framework

This funding builds secure data repositories and cooperatives where farmers, universities, and nonprofits can store and share agricultural data to drive innovation and profitabilit…

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Methyl Bromide Transition Program

This grant funds research and development of practical alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture, post-harvest systems, and transport. Awards up to $500,000…

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New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

This grant supports Land-grant Universities (1994, 1862, and 1890 institutions) in recruiting, funding, and providing student services to increase retention and graduation rates fo…

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Crop Protection and Pest Management

NIFA funding for integrated pest management (IPM) research, extension, and education to control insects, weeds, pathogens, and invasive species in agriculture. Supports projects th…

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Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program

This program funds research capacity building at Tribal colleges in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with emphasis on innovative technologies like AI, data scien…