# Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-afri-009755-agriculture-and-food-research-initiative-competitive-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345796

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $15.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $300 million in total. Applications closed on December 29, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-009755 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 29, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $15.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $300 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.310 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for AFRI must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below. 1. Research, Education or Extension Projects Eligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include: a) State Agricultural Experiment Station; b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); c) university research foundations; d) other research institutions and organizations; e) Federal agencies; f) national laboratories; g) private organizations or corporations; h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and i) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. 2. Integrated Projects Eligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) colleges and universities; b) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; and c) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA's Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page). For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state which a) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; b) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; c) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; d) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and e) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program. 115 3. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement Grants Part II § C.2 contains the eligibility details for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Note that under FASE program, New Investigator, Strengthening Standard, Strengthening Conference, Seed, Equipment and Sabbatical Grants are solicited in this RFA. Applicants must respond to the program area priorities and deadlines found in Part I § C. Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award (see Part III § B).

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-AFRI-009755 still open?

No. It closed on December 29, 2023. A newer notice is open: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134, closes December 31, 2026 (54 days left).

### Who can apply for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

Closed December 29, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $15.0 million each. About $300 million in total.

### Who has won Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of California, Davis, Purdue University, Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The program made 3,639 awards worth $2.1 billion in that time.