Opportunity
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USDA NIFA Graduate Fellowship Grants in Food and Agricultural Sciences
Buyer
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
USDA-NIFA-HEP-011737
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering institutional grants to support new graduate fellowships in food and agricultural sciences. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Program Overview: - Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) program - Approximately $14 million in total funding available - Individual grant awards range from $78,000 to $705,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and management of graduate fellowships for master's, DVM, or doctoral students in food and agricultural sciences - Support includes stipends and institutional allowances for fellows - Estimated 28 fellowship grants to be awarded - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only eligible land-grant institutions, colleges, universities, and their research foundations may apply - Fellowships are for new, full-time U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents - Postdoctoral fellowships are not included in this cycle - Emphasis on leadership, experiential learning, and multidisciplinary training - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for educational fellowships, not a procurement of products
Description
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering funding through the Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) program to support new graduate students pursuing master's, DVM, or doctoral degrees in food and agricultural sciences. The program aims to develop human capital to meet USDA's mission by increasing the pipeline of domestic agricultural students. Eligible institutions receive grants to fund full-time students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. The program supports graduate training and experiential learning to develop scientific and professional expertise in food and agricultural sciences.