Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Grants for Education and Workforce Development

The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is offering grants for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative's Education and Workforce Development program, focusing on developing professionals in food and agricultural sciences.

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Open (posted)
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596
Dec 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Jan 20, 2026 12:00 PM
$650,000.00
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Federal
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Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program. This initiative aims to develop the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. Funding is available for several areas, including professional development for K-14 educational professionals, non-formal education for youth, workforce training at community colleges, training for undergraduate students in research and extension, predoctoral fellowships, postdoctoral scholar fellowships, and education and workforce development workshop grants. Eligibility varies by project type, but generally includes state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Integrated projects have specific eligibility requirements for colleges, universities, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. The total estimated program funding is $39,700,000, with award ceilings of $650,000 and award floors of $10,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAF10R&D-EDUCATIONAL
Smart Codes
agricultural research grantsfood science educationworkforce development trainingyouth education programsfellowship grantspostdoctoral research grantspredoctoral research grantsk-14 education professionalscommunity college trainingagricultural literacy programs
Timeline
Jan 20, 2026-Post Date
Mar 19, 2026-Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy Application Deadline
Mar 19, 2026-Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges Application Deadline
Mar 19, 2026-Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education Application Deadline
Mar 19, 2026-Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates Application Deadline
Apr 16, 2026-Predoctoral Fellowships Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026-Postdoctoral Fellowships Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2026-Close Date
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