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USDA NIFA Solicits Proposals for AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Grants

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is inviting proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Scope: - Supports research, education, and extension projects in six priority areas: - Plant Health and Production and Plant Products - Animal Health and Production and Animal Products - Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health - Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment - Agriculture Systems and Technology - Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities - Eligible Applicants: - State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research foundations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, and individuals - Products/Services Requested: - Research, education, and extension projects (no specific products or OEMs required) - Grant types include standard research, extension, integrated projects, seed grants, equipment grants, and workshop grants - Funding Details: - Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $10,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Justification of plant species for research - Stakeholder involvement in breeding efforts - Emphasis on innovative and sustainable solutions to agricultural challenges - Assistance Listing Number: 10.310 - Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134

Description

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six priority areas to advance knowledge in fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. These areas include Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. The program solicits research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education, and/or extension projects. The program aims to support projects that address critical challenges in agriculture and promote innovation and sustainability.

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