Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) in Tennessee
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (10.310) awarded $33.3 million to recipients in Tennessee in 78 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.6% of the program's national total. University of Tennessee received the most, $21.5 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$33.3 million
- Awards78
- Share of the program1.6%
- Rank among states25th of 52
- National total$2.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 20 | $5.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 18 | $9.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 18 | $9.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 15 | $5.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $3.0 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 42 | $21.5 million |
| Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 17 | $5.9 million |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $3.0 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 4 | $2.0 million |
| Tennessee Technological University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.1 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 1 | $588,201 |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 1 | $296,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $200,000 |
| Rhodes College (") | Colleges and universities | 1 | $100,937 |
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 Tennessee?
$33.3 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 78 awards. Tennessee ranks 25th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is University of Tennessee, with $21.5 million in 42 awards. Next are Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee State University.
Can organizations in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start