Equipment Grants Program

The Equipment Grants Program is seeking applications from colleges, universities, and state cooperative extension systems to acquire major shared-use research equipment costing between $25,000 and $500,000 that supports food and agricultural sciences research, training, or extension goals. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the Department of Agriculture will administer awards under Assistance Listing 10.519 to strengthen research capacity. Applications are due May 3, 2024 and will be evaluated based on how the equipment upgrades infrastructure and supports the applicant's goals. Anticipated funding is approximately $4.8 million for equipment awards that must be completed within 48 months.

Equipment awards will range from $25,000 to $500,000 to acquire one major piece of shared-use research equipment. Funded equipment projects must be performed at the applicant institutions of higher education or state cooperative extension systems to expand their research, training, and extension capabilities in the agricultural sciences.