United States Department of Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems

Last update: Mar 20, 2026 Last update: Mar 20, 2026

Details

Location:USA
USA
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Open
Budget: USD 140,000,000
Award ceiling: USD 10,000,000
Award floor: USD 1,000,000
Sector:Food Systems & Livelihoods, Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Academic Institutions, Other(1994 Land-grant Institutions;)
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: Jan 30, 2026

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Objectives: The AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems NOFO funds transdisciplinary Coordinated Agricultural Projects...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants for Integrated Projects: (1) U.S. colleges and universities (public or nonprofit, accredited degree‑granting institutions), (2) 1994 Land‑grant Institutions, and (3) Hispanic‑Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities. Research foundations maintained by colleges/universities may serve as recipients. Projects ...

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General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677 Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Categ
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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Food Systems & Livelihoods

Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.


Key areas:
  • Food systems and processing
  • Food security, nutrition, and resilience
  • Livelihood support and income-generating activities

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

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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