Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) in Mississippi
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (10.310) awarded $32.3 million to recipients in Mississippi in 72 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.5% of the program's national total. Mississippi State University received the most, $22.0 million.
- Awarded in Mississippi$32.3 million
- Awards72
- Share of the program1.5%
- Rank among states26th of 52
- National total$2.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 20 | $9.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 18 | $7.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $6.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 15 | $7.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $2.0 million |
Recipients in Mississippi
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Colleges and universities | 49 | $22.0 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | Other | 12 | $6.7 million |
| The University of Southern Mississippi | Colleges and universities | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | Other | 2 | $1.0 million |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 2 | $775,036 |
| The University of Mississippi | Colleges and universities | 1 | $350,705 |
| W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr | Other | 1 | $95,651 |
| In Her Shoes, Incorporated | Nonprofits | 1 | $49,800 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Questions people ask
How much Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) money goes to Mississippi?
$32.3 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 72 awards. Mississippi ranks 26th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) money in Mississippi?
The largest recipient is Mississippi State University, with $22.0 million in 49 awards. Next are Agricultural Research Service and The University of Southern Mississippi.
Can organizations in Mississippi apply now?
Yes, 2 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) in other states
Other large programs in Mississippi
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Head Start
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States