Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Max award: $650,000. Applications close on Dec 31, 2026.
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Closes | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $650,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Total program funding | $39,700,000 |
| Expected awards | 245 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Agriculture |
Summary (excerpt)
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: 1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professional…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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