The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program, issued by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, provides funding for research, education, and extension projects addressing key challenges in agricultural sciences. The program solicits proposals across six priority areas, including plant and animal health, food safety and nutrition, bioenergy and natural resources, and agricultural economics. Projects may be research-only, extension-only, or integrated research, education and/or extension. Evaluation criteria focus on scientific merit, qualifications of the project team, and relevance to program priorities. Application deadlines vary by program area, with most due in August-September 2025.
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program will award approximately $300 million in grants, with individual awards ranging from $650,000-$750,000 for standard grants and up to $300,000 for seed grants. Projects are typically 36-60 months in duration and are expected to be conducted at the awardees' facilities and field sites across the United States.
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