The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications solicits proposals for the six AFRI priority areas.
The goal of the Foundational and Applied Science program is to invest in agricultural production research, education, and Extension projects for more sustainable, productive, and economically viable plant and animal production systems.
NIFA is offering technical assistance webinars to help prospective applicants better understand the program area priorities within the RFA and how to apply.
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products
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Animal Health and Production and Animal Products
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Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health
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Bioenergy, Natural Resources and Environment
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Agriculture Systems and Technology
Coming soon
Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities
Coming soon
Crosscutting Program Area Priorities
Crosscutting program area priorities address two or more of the six AFRI priority areas. Many crosscutting program areas priorities are covered in one or more of the relevant priority areas above. Crosscutting program area priorities with dedicated technical assistance offerings can be found below.
Reasonable Accommodation and Language Access Services
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these events, please contact the program specialist listed on the specific event you’d like to attend.
Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services or contact Lois Tuttle, Equal Opportunity Specialist, at Lois.Tuttle@usda.gov or 443-386-9488, no later than 10 days before the event.