FFAR - Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

Enhancing the Flavor of Plant-based & Fermentation-derived Proteins RFA

Last update: Feb 4, 2026 Last update: Feb 4, 2026

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Location:USA
USA
Funding agency:
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: USD 500,000
Award floor: USD 400,000
Sector:Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions
Eligible applicant countries: USA
USA
Date posted: Feb 4, 2026

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Objectives: Support pre-competitive, translational research to improve flavor and palatability of plant-b...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible Project Grantee entities: institutions of higher education; entities eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under Sections 170(c)(1) or 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (or foreign equivalent); public agencies and other government instrumentalities. Individuals are not eligible; students may not serve as Principal Investigator. Principal Investigators must apply through their home institution or organization. FFAR and GFI accept applications from domestic and inte...

Description

As global demand for protein continues to rise, this funding opportunity can help diversify protein sources, strengthen the sustainability of food and agriculture supply chains and contribute to a safer, more resilient global food system. Improving the fu
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  • Rural development and support to farming communities

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USA

The United States maintains extensive infrastructure across transport, energy, water systems, digital networks, and industrial facilities to support the world’s largest economy. Infrastructure financing combines federal and state budgets, municipal funding, private investment, and public-private partnerships. Recent federal initiatives have increased investment in roads, bridges, rail, broadband, clean energy, and semiconductor-related infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, regional disparities, and climate resilience are major long-term planning challenges.

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