# Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-afri-011677-agriculture-and-food-research-initiative-strengthening/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361211

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 18 awards worth $140 million in total. Applications closed on April 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 18 |
| Total funding | $140 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.310 |

## Who can apply

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

1. Integrated ProjectsEligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) Colleges and universities;b) 1994 Land-grant Institutions; andc) 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"" means an educational institution in any state which i) 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; ii) is legally authorized to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and v) 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.2. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement GrantsPart II § C.2 of this NOFO contains the eligibility details for FASE Grants. Note that under FASE program, Strengthening Coordinated Agricultural Project Grants are solicited in this NOFO.

## What the grant funds

The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. NIFA is soliciting applications to support: 1. At least one of the following Strengthening Agricultural Systems sub-priorities: a. New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products b. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals c. Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases 2. Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences *See AFRI SAS NOFO for each program area specific application due date.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677 still open?

No. It closed on April 23, 2026.

### Who can apply for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems?

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 Strengthening Agricultural Systems?

Closed April 23, 2026. 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 $10.0 million each. About $140 million in total across about 18 awards.

### 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.