Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
Fund educational programs and training pipelines that develop the next generation of agricultural scientists, extension professionals, and food system workers.
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What this is
The AFRI Education and Workforce Development program supports seven distinct pathways: professional development for K-14 educators, youth engagement in food and agriculture, community college workforce training, undergraduate research and extension training, predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, and education workshops. Awards range from $10,000 to $650,000. This is suited for institutions, nonprofits, and educational organizations with capacity to deliver structured training, mentorship, or curriculum development in agricultural sciences.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include institutions (universities, community colleges, technical colleges), nonprofits, and other eligible organizations (see agency text for specifics). Solo founders and solo researchers are unlikely to qualify; applicants should represent an educational or training organization with institutional capacity to deliver structured programs.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: 1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; 2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; 3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; 4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates; 6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and 7. education and workforce development workshop grants.
Topics: agricultural workforce development · food science education · nifa grants · stem education agriculture · community college training · extension education · agricultural fellowships
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