The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. We invest in and support initiatives that ensure the long-term viability of agriculture.
- For media related inquiries, contact NIFAMediaRequests@usda.gov. NIFA Communications Staff checks this email box twice daily. Visit the Newsroom for press releases, blog posts, and speeches.
- For information regarding data or metrics, visit our Data Gateway page.
- For USDA-related questions, visit the USDA website or contact the Department’s Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791.
- For questions regarding tools on our website, like NIFA Reporting System or REEport, contact: electronic@usda.gov.
Here are some website pages with information on the organization and divisions, including contact info:
- Organizational Structure
- NIFA Org Chart
- Leadership
- Institutes
- National Program Leaders
- Visit NIFA (includes mailing addresses)
Employee Directory
Use the search bar below to find a NIFA employee by name or keyword. Use the filters to the right to find contact information by institute, office, of division.
- Office of the Director(202) 445-5456
- Institute of Food Production and Sustainability(202) 445-5442
- Awards Management Division816-845-8303
- Division of Plant Systems-Production(816) 283-6422
- Office of Grants and Financial Management(817) 876-4963
- Awards Management Division(816) 550-4336
- Financial Management Division
- Division of Animal Systems
- Office of Grants and Financial Management202-430-0782
- Division of Plant Systems-Protection