Grant Application Information

This page includes basic information useful for potential grant applicants. To keep abreast of up to the minute changes in application-related procedures or policies, see our Application News and Updates page.

How and where do I apply?		Am I eligible?
Electronically via Grants.gov.		Review eligibility information in each Program Requests for Application (RFA).
Related Resources: Electronic Application Information Electronic Application Guide Electronic FAQs		Related Resource: Our Funding Opportuntities page allows filtering by Eligibility Group.

When are applications due?		Where can I get help?
By 5 p.m. ET on the date indicated in the Request for Applications (RFA).		Our Help Desk. electronic@nifa.usda.gov 202-401-5048 (7:00 am - 5 p.m. ET)
Related Resource: Our Funding Opportuntity page allows filtering by Due Date.		Related Resource: Help for applying for NIFA Grants

Note: NIFA is requiring that all applications be submitted electronically to NIFA via Grants.gov. Paper applications will only be accepted under extenuating circumstances. For further information about this policy visit the Grants page.