Project Grant 20257002045345
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Arizona received a Formula Grant award of $223,008 from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (NIFA) under the Smith-Lever Extension Funding program (CFDA 10.511), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This funding supports Arizona Cooperative Extension's delivery of research-based educational programming and extension services across five thematic focus areas: agricultural production; natural resources and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Arizona received a Formula Grant award of $1.645 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under the Hatch Act program (CFDA 10.203). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports integrated research and extension activities that advance sustainable and profitable agricultural systems in Arizona while...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Arizona received a Formula Grant award of $758,221 from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP, CFDA 10.514) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The program delivers multi-series direct education classes to low-income families with children ages 0–19 across six Arizona counties, utilizing nationally recognized curricula to increase knowledge and skills in dietary...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The University of Arizona received $1,147,364 under the Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under the Hatch Act (CFDA 10.203) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This formula grant, administered by the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability, supports integrated research and extension activities addressing critical agricultural and community development priorities in Arizona. The award funds projects selected through a...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Texas A&M Agrilife Research received a $391,195 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Food Safety Outreach Program (CFDA 10.328) to develop and deliver tailored food safety training and resources for cottage food manufacturers in Texas and Arkansas. The three-year project, extending through September 14, 2028, will translate FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) principles into practical tools...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) received a $399,465 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Food Safety Outreach Program (CFDA 10.328) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2028. The award supports the development and delivery of hands-on training and educational resources focused on safe water management in specialty crop...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Massachusetts received a $799,993 Project Grant awarded on February 15, 2026, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), CFDA 10.310, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The three-year project, scheduled for completion by February 14, 2029, focuses on developing a rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective detection method for inorganic arsenic in high-risk foods for...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Regents of the University of California at Riverside received a $999,984 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded August 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for July 31, 2028. This award supports research to develop innovative and cost-effective water treatment methods for aquaponic recirculating systems that...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Arizona received a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Equipment Grants Program (CFDA 10.519) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2029. The award funds the acquisition and implementation of a spiral conveyor system designed to increase production scale capabilities for food waste processing within a solar drying tower facility...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Montana State University received a $590,962 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The award supports the development of an automated bacterial detection and removal system designed to address pathogenic contamination in hydroponic farming operations. The project delivers...
The University of Arizona received a $549,280 Project Grant from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Food Safety Outreach Program (CFDA 10.328) to develop comprehensive educational resources and training programs for agricultural water management and food safety compliance. The award, effective September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2028, will deliver integrated products including real-world case studies, experiential learning modules, and an interactive mobile application designed to help growers of all scales conduct agricultural water assessments and comply with Subpart E (Produce Safety Rule standards). The project will leverage science-based risk data and innovative instructional design to prepare agricultural producers for regulatory compliance. The University of Arizona will disseminate these products and services through extension networks and regional partnerships, ensuring broad reach across diverse farm operations. By combining evidence-based content with accessible educational tools, the project aims to improve food safety and water management practices nationwide, with particular emphasis on supporting small to mid-sized operations and underserved agricultural communities targeted by the Food Safety Outreach Program's mandate.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $549.3k | 9/16/25 |