Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010453
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,000 to $15,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), is soliciting grant applications for research, extension, education, and integrated projects across six priority areas: plant health and production, animal health and production, food safety and nutrition, bioenergy and environment, agricultural systems and technology, and agricultural economics. The program seeks to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. Evaluation criteria includes technical merit, qualifications, and potential for impact. Key deadlines range from August to November 2024, varying by program area.
Approximately $300 million in total funding is available for fiscal year 2024. Grant award amounts range from $50,000 to $900,000 depending on project type. Eligible applicants include colleges, universities, research institutions, and other organizations conducting agricultural research, education, and extension. Projects are expected to be carried out primarily at the applicants' domestic locations.
Synopsis
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific detail.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| FY24-AFRI-FAS-RFA-P-MOD2.pdf | ||
| FY24-AFRI-FAS-RFA-P-MOD2.pdf | ||
| FY24-AFRI-FAS-RFA-P-MOD3-P.pdf | ||
| FY24-AFRI-FAS-RFA-P.pdf | ||
| FY24-AFRI-FAS-RFA-P-MOD1.pdf |
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