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American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment (ARPTAI) Program
The primary goal of American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program is to ensure improved understanding of and equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs and services among farmers, ranchers, forest land…
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Bioproduct Pilot Program
NIFA’s Bioproduct Pilot Program seeks to study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for manufacture of construction and consumer products.
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Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712)
This program area priority is designed to rapidly deploy strategies and fill knowledge and information gaps to protect the Nation’s food and agricultural supply chains, from production through consumption, during and after weather…
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Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, and Bioproducts (B3) Programs
The Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, Bioproduct (B3) Program Portfolio supports research, extension, and education related to the enhancement of rural economic development, environmental services, and food and energy security.
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences.
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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is the nation’s first nutrition education program for low-income populations and remains at the forefront of nutrition education efforts to reduce nutrition insecurity of low…
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Agricultural Extension Programs at 1890 Institutions
This capacity grant funding supports agricultural and forestry extension activities at 1890 Land-Grant Universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University.
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Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program
The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program supports generating new information to assist regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. …
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Smith-Lever Act Capacity Grant
Funding authorized under Sections 3(b) and 3(c) of the Smith-Lever Act to conduct agricultural extension work.
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District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (Cooperative Extension Programs)
The purpose of this funding is to conduct cooperative extension programs in the District of Columbia.
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Smith-Lever Act Sections 3(b) and 3(c) Special Needs Capacity Grant
Available to 1862 Land-Grant Institutions, the purpose of this funding it to increase the level of agricultural extension activities and reaching out to new audiences.
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Agricultural Research at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
Evans-Allen capacity grants support agricultural research at the 1890 Land-grant institutions. Applications may only be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. …
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The Hatch Act of 1887 (Multistate Research Fund)
Hatch Act funding is to conduct agricultural research programs at State Agricultural Experiment Stations for the specific purpose to conduct research to solve problems that concern more than one State.
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The Hatch Act of 1887
The purpose of this funding is to conduct agricultural research programs at State Agricultural Experiment Stations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. insular areas.
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McIntire-Stennis Capacity Grant
The purpose of this funding is to increase forestry research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; to train future forestry scientists; and to involve other disciplines in forestry research.
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NIFA Tribal Programs
NIFA funds programs that promote learning, opportunity and health in Indian Country. The agency has five grants that specifically target Indian Country. Four of the grants support learning at the 1994 Land-grants, also known as…
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1890 Land-grant Institutions Programs
The 1890 land-grant institutions are historically black universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890. NIFA's 1890 land-grant institutions programs are intended to strengthen research, Extension and teaching…
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Youth & 4-H Military Grant Programs
Through their numerous collaborative programs, the USDA and the military have been able to impact the lives of youth across the nation and on military installations throughout the world.
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Insular Area Competitive Grant Programs
RIIA and DEG are NIFA-administered competitive grants programs focused on improving formal, postsecondary agricultural sciences education in the insular areas and AGFEI supports their acquisition and renovation of facilities and…
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AFRI Education and Workforce Development
The AFRI Education and Workforce Development Program focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The program educates professionals to lead…
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AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program focuses on building a foundation of fundamental and applied knowledge in food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges.
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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Program
NIFA's Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program supports a network of organizations which serve nearly 5 million students and 60,000 teachers annually through workshops, conferences, field trips, farm tours, and other educational…
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National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards (TERA) Program
The TERA program—launched in 1992—focuses national attention on the role of teaching, Extension, and research in recruiting and retaining the scientific and professional expertise essential to the future growth and progress of our…
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Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Program
The ARME program manages and mitigates risks associated with farm businesses and agricultural operations. ARME leverages four regional centers and one electronic center to strengthen connections with farmers, ranchers, and producers…
