Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforc
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Educati
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 |
| Posted date | 01/20/2026 |
| Application deadline | Dec 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Award ceiling | 650,000 |
| Award floor | 10,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 39,700,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 245 |
| Who can apply | Eligibility Requirements - Applicants for AFRI must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 10.310 |
| Description | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: 1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; 2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; 3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; 4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates; 6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and 7. education and workforce development works |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361169 |