Project Grant 20266701845833
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $277,407 project grant awarded July 15, 2025, by the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) to develop innovative antimicrobial solutions for dairy processing equipment sterilization. The grant funds research through July 14, 2027, focused on creating a smart charge-reversal polymer (PLYS-DA) that addresses biofilm contamination on...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $650,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded August 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for July 31, 2029. The grant supports research to develop science-based solutions addressing critical challenges in swine production, specifically focusing on the health and productivity...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $299,931 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 a completion date of January 31, 2028. The research initiative investigates the biochemical and genetic mechanisms underlying seedling ferulate ester (SFE) mutants in maize, which exhibit enhanced...
- Federal Project Grant Summary Michigan Technological University received a $299,999 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2027. The project will develop and test disinfection methodologies for treated wastewater used in agricultural irrigation. Primary deliverables include a laboratory system to evaluate three...
- 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), CFDA 10.310, awarded May 1, 2026, with completion targeted for April 30, 2029. The project delivers an integrated automated detection and remediation system for harmful bacteria in hydroponic farming environments. The system comprises two primary technological...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $650,000 project grant award 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 February 15, 2026, through February 14, 2030. The award funds fundamental research investigating the role of lipid modifications in root growth and patterning in rice under stress conditions, specifically...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $649,767 project grant from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (also known as the National Institute of Food and Agriculture) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), CFDA 10.310, awarded February 15, 2026, with completion targeted for February 14, 2030. The research deliverable focuses on developing antimicrobial elastomeric materials to prevent pathogenic contamination in food...
- The University of Missouri System was awarded a $649,483 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program. The grant aims to integrate novel machine learning methods such as attention-based deep networks with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy platforms to develop multiplex detection and quantification of food contaminants in fresh produce with high...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System received a $960,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303) award, effective September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2029. This initiative addresses critical challenges faced by vegetable growers transitioning to organic management, specifically the depletion of soil fertility, poor soil health, and increased weed...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Missouri System 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 May 1, 2026, with completion targeted for April 30, 2028. The award funds research to address devastating crop losses in cultivated figs (Ficus carica) caused by Fusarium fungal pathogens, which result in up to...
The University of Missouri System received a $287,891 Project Grant from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded February 15, 2026, with completion targeted for February 14, 2028. The project addresses foodborne illness prevention by developing improved biofilm control methods for food processing environments. Specifically, the research will investigate chemical penetration enhancers—compounds derived from natural sources and currently used in pharmaceutical applications—to enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents in penetrating and removing bacterial biofilms from food processing surfaces. The study will employ laboratory testing combined with advanced data analysis tools to identify patterns explaining compound efficacy and inform the design of improved antibiofilm formulations. The deliverables from this research initiative include evidence-based protocols and formulations for safer and more effective biofilm removal methods applicable to food processing facilities. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate scientific outputs that reduce foodborne contamination risks, minimize product recalls and food waste, and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable food system benefiting consumers, industry, and public health.Summary of Federal Project Grant Award
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $287.9k | 2/3/26 |