NIFA supports research, education, and/or Extension activities through three primary funding mechanisms: competitive grants, capacity grants, and noncompetitive grants. Explore this page to find funding, understand our grant lifecycle, and access additional resources.
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Use our search tool to look for competitive funding opportunities.
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During the Pre-Award phase, NIFA announces funding opportunities, and accepts and reviews applications.
During this phase, meritorious applications are recommended for funding, applicants are notified, and awards are finalized after processing the required documents.
The Post-Award phase begins on the date specified in the Period of Performance in the Notice of Award. In this phase of the grant process, grant payments are made and awardees work in partnership with NIFA to ensure proper stewardship of federal funds.
Close-out is the final phase in the grant lifecycle. It ensures all administrative actions and required work have been completed by the recipient institution and by NIFA.
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Grants Process
The grants process provides an overview of the life cycle for competitive, non-competitive, and capacity grants.
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NIFA Reporting System
NIFA has established the NIFA Reporting System (NRS) in collaboration with Land-grant Universities and other partners. This tool provides data management and reporting for capacity funded research projects and Extension programs.
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NIFA is committed to ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any NIFA event, please contact the appropriate Program staff no later than 10 days prior to the event. To find Program staff by event, please visit the NIFA Calendar of Events.
NIFA is committed to ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any NIFA event, please contact the appropriate Program staff no later than 10 days prior to the event. To find Program staff by event, please visit the NIFA Calendar of Events.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services or contact NIFA's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at sm.nifa.eeo@usda.gov.