# Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers (10.291)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-291-agricultural-and-food-policy-research-centers/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $27.0 million in 16 grants, about $1.7 million per award.

## Objectives

Expanding the quality, scope, and application of agricultural research to develop best practices, innovations, and new technologies that improve food production, sustainability, and resilience in farming and food systems.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11.3 million | 8 |
| 2022 | $6.0 million | 2 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $9.7 million | 6 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Texas | $10.9 million |
| University of Missouri System | Missouri | $10.2 million |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | $3.8 million |
| North Dakota State University | North Dakota | $2.0 million |