Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.001
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 14,887 $3,248,666,451 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Extramural Research
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Formula Grant
- Block Grant
- Treasury account
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- 12-1400-0-1-352
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service funds research and development projects under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001), with the most recent grant award issued September 1, 2026.
The program funds applied and basic agricultural research conducted in cooperation with the ARS in-house research portfolio, spanning crop improvement, pest and disease management, food safety, natural resource conservation, pollinator health, aquaculture genetic improvement, and related life sciences work. Recent awards demonstrate funding for invasive species management across the Mississippi River Watershed, pathogen characterization and disease forecasting tools for soybeans and small grains, wheat and barley breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance, aflatoxin contamination reduction in corn, water management under drought stress on the High Plains, and aquaculture genetics for oysters and seaweed.
The funding mix is predominantly Cooperative Agreements (76 percent of 14,887 total awards) with a smaller share of Project Grants (24 percent). The Agricultural Research Service itself funds 12,005 awards totaling $2.57 billion in federal dollars obligated, while the ARS Central Program Planning Coordination and Support channel adds 2,874 awards worth $674.1 million. The Navy Office of Naval Research and Department of Defense entities account for a marginal share. Combined federal dollars obligated total $3.25 billion across the program's lifetime; non-federal cost-share adds $20 million.
Award activity has declined in recent years: 658 awards in 2022 dropped to 102 in 2026 year-to-date. Typical recent awards range from $30 thousand to $900 thousand; larger multi-year consortia for drought management, disease forecasting, and breeding programs reach $500 thousand to $1 million. Recipients are primarily nonprofit institutions of higher education and nonprofit research organizations. The program enforces a five-year maximum period of performance with no renewals, only extensions. Peer review is required. No current grant opportunities are posted in the source material.
Objective and description
- Objective
There are over 600 research and development projects being conducted by ARS scientists to deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-b
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations, whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research.
- Uses of assistance
Research and Development is conducted that is in cooperation with and is correlated with the Agricultural Research Service's in-house research programs and projects as defined by Congress.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
5 years is the maximum duration for a period of performance. Appropriated funds cancel in the 6th year. Must be reimbursed by August 30th of the 5 year of the agreement.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Peer review.
- Award procedure
A peer review panel considers each proposal, evaluates the qualifications of applicants in line with research to be undertaken and determines priority for final negotiations of the grant.
- Renewals
No renewals, only extensions. Extensions are subject to a 5 year statutory limit on the period of performance.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 14,887 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor College Of Medicine | $110,274,594 | 3% |
| 2 | Trustees Of Tufts College | $68,374,700 | 2% |
| 3 | Mississippi State University | $62,699,541 | 2% |
| 4 | Cornell University | $61,416,029 | 2% |
| 5 | Arkansas Children's Hosp | $57,609,050 | 2% |
| 6 | U.s. Civilian Research And Development Foundation | $49,712,993 | 2% |
| 7 | Texas A&M Agrilife Research | $46,964,166 | 1% |
| 8 | North Dakota State University | $42,249,989 | 1% |
| 9 | Auburn University | $39,771,442 | 1% |
| 10 | University Of Missouri System | $36,687,676 | 1% |
10 of 991 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $78,869,605 |
| FY2025 | $72,677,590 |
| FY2024 | $40,432,535 |
| FY2023 | $118,201,160 |
| FY2022 | $183,078,943 |
| FY2021 | $59,485,142 |
| FY2020 | $42,331,184 |
| FY2019 | $38,080,200 |
| FY2018 | $50,434,928 |
| FY2017 | $24,109,983 |
| FY2016 | $145,542,174 |
| FY2015 | $137,961,782 |
| FY2014 | $134,777,183 |
| FY2013 | $103,538,263 |
| FY2012 | $117,289,689 |
| FY2011 | $117,428,808 |
| FY2010 | $138,341,438 |
| FY2009 | $130,184,134 |
| FY2008 | $126,473,499 |
| FY2007 | $36,795,464 |
| FY2006 | $176,676,421 |
| FY2005 | $627,327,449 |
| FY2004 | $322,706,170 |
| FY2003 | $183,220,588 |
| FY2002 | $15,540,521 |
| FY2001 | $14,200,231 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.001?
Assistance Listing 10.001 is Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research, a federal grant program run by Agricultural Research Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research?
Its CFDA number is 10.001: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.001 awarded?
14,887 grant awards under 10.001 have obligated $3,248,666,451 in federal funds to 991 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.001?
The recipients obligated the most under Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research are Baylor College Of Medicine ($110,274,594), Trustees Of Tufts College ($68,374,700) and Mississippi State University ($62,699,541).
How much did 10.001 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.001 obligated $72,677,590 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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