Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems

About this grant

The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and s Grant Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677. Expected awards: 18.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• 1. Integrated ProjectsEligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) Colleges and universities;b) 1994 Land-grant Institutions; andc) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA's Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page).For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms ""college"" and ""university"" means an educational institution in any state w
• Grant Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $10,00,000 to $1,00,00,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 18
• Total Program Funding: $14,00,00,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677
3. 3Posted: 2026-01-29

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