Project Grant 20266701345886
- Federal Grant Award Summary Auburn University received a $294,000 project grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) for the period August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The project will develop integrated weed management strategies and best management practices for sustainable cotton production in the Southeastern United States, with specific focus on Alabama. The research will generate a novel dataset...
- This $649,372 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will fund research at Auburn University from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2027 to understand the physiological and genetic mechanisms of two types of drought-tolerant peanut cultivars. The research team will conduct detailed physiological experiments and RNA sequencing of peanut plants under controlled drought conditions. They...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) CFDA program will provide $444,559 to Auburn University from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The funding will support research to develop an actionable understanding of nutrient load and bioavailability to cyanobacteria in freshwater systems. This research is fundamental to managing water quality and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Mississippi State University received a $591,059 Project Grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) program, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. The grant supports research and field-testing of innovative irrigation strategies designed to improve water efficiency and nutrient utilization in rice production systems within the Lower Mississippi River Basin. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs Division received a $750,000 project grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) on February 15, 2026, with a completion date of February 14, 2030. The project optimizes nitrogen and water use efficiency in crop management systems, utilizing sorghum as the model crop. The research integrates greenhouse and field studies to identify...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Louisiana State University Agricultural Center received a $728,000 project grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) for the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029. This three-year project examines how weather-related production shocks—including droughts, temperature extremes, and heavy rainfall—affect major U.S. crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how agricultural...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Auburn University received a $300,000 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 February 1, 2026, with completion targeted for January 31, 2028. The grant supports research investigating how restrictive feeding programs—specifically daily-fed versus every-other-day feeding regimens—affect growth, energy utilization,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Auburn University received a $749,002 Project Grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) awarded April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2030. The research investigates the impact of antimicrobial pollution—specifically antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial residues from poultry production—on honey bee health through integrated controlled laboratory...
- Auburn University was awarded a $9,950,000 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA 10.310) to reimagine controlled environment agriculture in a low carbon world. Over a four year period ending March 2027, Auburn University and sub-awardees Tuskegee University, University of Florida, and Michigan State University will conduct research,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Auburn University received a $641,616 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Hatch Act of 1887 (CFDA 10.203) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES), Auburn University will conduct integrated, science-based agricultural research and extension programs designed to address critical challenges facing Alabama, the...
Auburn University received a $298,928 Project Grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) to investigate hydraulic redistribution in soybean and peanut plants. The award, issued February 15, 2026 with completion scheduled for February 14, 2028, supports research aimed at understanding how these crops transport water through their root systems under drought conditions. Using specialized transparent soil-like materials that enable real-time observation of root growth and water movement, the project will measure water transport efficiency across varying environmental conditions and compare water management capabilities between plant varieties. This research is designed to identify critical root characteristics that enhance drought resilience and water efficiency. The ultimate deliverable of this project is new scientific knowledge intended to inform future crop improvement efforts and guide the development of drought-resistant plant varieties with enhanced water use efficiency. By advancing understanding of belowground water management processes, the research supports broader AFRI program objectives to improve agricultural productivity, address water scarcity challenges, and enhance long-term food security and environmental sustainability. The research will be conducted at Auburn University's facilities in Auburn, Alabama.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $298.9k | 1/26/26 |