# NIFA Awards $7.5M Food-Chain Research

On November 10, 2026, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $7.5 million across 15 projects to reduce antimicrobial resistance risks throughout the food chain. The awards are completed, not an open solicitation; procurement and research organizations can use the funded-project list to identify potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities related to food and agricultural practices.

- The funding supports 15 projects addressing antimicrobial resistance across the food chain, creating potential teaming opportunities for organizations with relevant research or implementation capabilities.
- Companies and research organizations can review the funded-project list to identify awardees and assess where their capabilities may support project delivery or future collaboration.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

### Sources
- [NIFA Awards $7.5M to Support Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Across the Food Chain | NIFA](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/award-announcements/nifa-awards-75m-support-mitigating-antimicrobial-resistance-across) - NIFA