The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) streamlined the content of its Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). In lieu of including long sections of general information in every NOFO, the NOFOs contain a reference link to this resources page.
Applicants must review the relevant information and application guidance in the links below carefully in order to prepare a complete application. Failure to comply with this guidance may result in return of applications without review.
View PDF Documents referenced below under the "Related Documents" section at the bottom of the webpage.
Award Information
- AFRI Grant Types
- AFRI Project Types
Eligibility Information
- Table 1. Most Successful Institutions
- Table 2. Least Successful Institutions
- Figure 1. Flow Chart for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) - Strengthening Grant Eligibility
- AFRI New Investigator Decision Tree
Application and Submission Information
- AFRI Letter of Intent Instructions (only relevant to specific program areas that require a letter of intent; see NOFOs for more information)
- FY 2026 Education and Workforce Development NOFO Additional Information for Part IV, C
- FY 2026 Strengthening Agricultural Systems NOFO Additional Information for Part IV, C
- FY 2026 Foundational and Applied Science NOFO Additional Information for Part IV, C
- Data Management Plan
- NIFA Grants Application Guide Location in Grants.gov
- NIFA Grants Application Guide
Application Review Requirements
- AFRI Review Criteria
Other Information
Prospective applicants should review each NOFO to explore all the opportunities available to them.
Get answers to questions about program areas and priorities, applying to AFRI, project and grant types and more.
Programs
Page last updated: January 30, 2026