Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) in Texas
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (10.310) awarded $135 million to recipients in Texas in 222 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 6.4% of the program's national total. Texas A&m Agrilife Research received the most, $76.1 million.
- Awarded in Texas$135 million
- Awards222
- Share of the program6.4%
- Rank among states2nd of 52
- National total$2.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 47 | $27.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 39 | $19.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 73 | $38.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 43 | $27.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 23 | $21.1 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Colleges and universities | 92 | $76.1 million |
| Texas Tech University System | Colleges and universities | 38 | $17.7 million |
| University of North Texas | Colleges and universities | 9 | $3.5 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Colleges and universities | 7 | $3.4 million |
| University of Houston System | Colleges and universities | 5 | $2.8 million |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Colleges and universities | 4 | $2.6 million |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Colleges and universities | 7 | $2.3 million |
| Texas a & M University Kingsville | Colleges and universities | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Prairie View A&m University | Colleges and universities | 6 | $2.1 million |
| Texas State University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $1.7 million |
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 Texas?
$135 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 222 awards. Texas ranks 2nd of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) money in Texas?
The largest recipient is Texas A&m Agrilife Research, with $76.1 million in 92 awards. Next are Texas Tech University System and University of North Texas.
Can organizations in Texas 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 Texas
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii