As requested by stakeholders in Project CAFÉ feedback, we are working to make this a more streamlined process. Keep in mind, these are target dates only and are subject to change until the Request For Applications are published in Grants.gov. The current list applies to competitive, directed, continuations, and capacity RFAs. Bookmark this list and check back often for updates as target dates draw near.
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| Published RFAs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Request for Applications Type*: | Solicitation Name: | Closing date: |
| Competitive | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Sustainable Agricultural Systems*** | See dates |
| Competitive | AFRI - Education and Workforce Development | See dates |
| Competitive | AFRI - Foundational and Applied Science Program | See dates |
| Competitive | Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program | 13 June 2023 |
| Competitive | Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans (AgVets) | 19 June 2023 |
| Competitive | Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program | 30 June 2023 |
| Competitive | Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis | 30 June 2023 |
| Competitive | Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom | 6 July 2023 |
| Competitive | Research Facilities Act Program | 7 July 2023 |
| Competitive | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Sustainable Agricultural Systems | 13 July 2023 |
| Competitive | AFRI - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) | 7 December 2023 |
| Competitive | Foundational and Applied Science Program (FAS) | 29 December 2023 |
AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems -added for October Release
**Deputy Under-Secretary Approval
***Deputy Secretary Approval or delegate
*Request For Application Types:
- Competitive and Multi Year Solicitations are open to all eligible applicants and will be available on grants.gov.
- Directed RFAs are sent to applicants that are predetermined to be eligible for funding for specific purposes.
- Continuation award is an award instrument by which NIFA agrees to support a specified level of effort for a predetermined period of time with a statement of intention to provide additional support at a future date, provided that performance has been satisfactory, appropriations are available for this purpose, and continued support would be in the best interest of the Federal government and the public. A continuation award is issued for the subsequent years of a new award.
- Note: Projected dates for AFRI and Capacity Grant Request For Applications are not included in this timeline at this time.
If you have any questions regarding this timeline, please contact the National Program Leader (NPL) with the associated program or email policy@usda.gov.
