Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems: The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. NIFA is soliciting applications to support:1. At least one of the following Strengthening Agricultural Systems sub-priorities:a. New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Productsb. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animalsc. Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases2. Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural SciencesSee AFRI SAS NOFO for details.
| Federal Grant Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.310 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | March 26th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | March 26th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | January 29th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | January 29th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | April 25th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $140,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $10,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 18 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | January 29th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 1. Integrated Projects Eligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) Colleges and universities; b) 1994 Land-grant Institutions; and c) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA's Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page). For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms ""college"" and ""university"" means an educational institution in any state which i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; ii) is legally authorized to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program. 2. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement Grants Part II § C.2 of this NOFO contains the eligibility details for FASE Grants. Note that under FASE program, Strengthening Coordinated Agricultural Project Grants are solicited in this NOFO.
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- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
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