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AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems

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 society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. 

NIFA is soliciting applications under two Program Area Priorities:

  • Strengthening Agricultural Systems
    • New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products

    • Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals

    • Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases

  • Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences


*See AFRI SAS NOFO for each program area specific application due date.

Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.

Language Access Services

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 and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.

Eligibility
1862 Land-grant Institutions
1890 Land-grant Institutions
1994 Land-grant Institutions
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
State Agricultural Experiment Stations
State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
Posted Date
For more Information Contact
Closing Date
Letter/Notice of intent due
Contact for Electronic Access Problems
Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677
Assistance Listing Number
10.310
Estimated Total Program Funding
$140,000,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
Matching required if commodity specific. See NOFO for details.
Range of Awards
$1,000,000 - $10,000,000
Page last updated: March 23, 2026

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