National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NIFA, a US federal agency, funds research, education, and extension programs in agriculture, food, and related sciences.
Get Funding to Fight Citrus Disease & Boost Profits!
U.S. citrus growers can apply for grants to fund research and extension projects that combat devastating diseases like Huanglongbing (HLB). This program aims to deliver practical, farm-ready solutions to ensure the financial sustainability of your citrus business.
Fund Your Future: Grow Your Ag Career!
Colleges and universities can get grants to boost multicultural diversity in the food and agricultural workforce, supporting students and advancing educational achievement. This program aims to create a more inclusive and skilled professional community.
Get Funding for Alfalfa Innovations & Boost Profits
This program is for businesses and researchers focused on enhancing alfalfa production systems. Fund your projects to improve yield, quality, and sustainability for greater economic returns in the agricultural sector.
Get Funding for Your Farm or Ranch Business!
This program provides grants to support education, training, and mentoring for new farmers and ranchers to help build sustainable agricultural businesses. If you're a beginning farmer or rancher looking to grow your operation, this funding can help you succeed.
Get Funding to Boost Your Canola Crop Production!
Agricultural businesses focused on canola production are eligible for grants to develop and implement advanced cultivation and harvesting methods. This funding aims to boost crop yields and knowledge transfer to producers, enhancing profitability and sustainability.
Unlock Agricultural Innovation: Get Funding!
This program supports collaborative research to understand how genetics and environments impact crop and animal productivity for U.S. agriculture. Get funding to predict performance and select superior breeds for your farm or ranch.
Get Funding for Crucial Research Equipment
Institutions of higher education in food and agricultural sciences can receive grants for significant, shared research equipment to enhance their studies and outreach. This program funds major, specialized instruments that upgrade research infrastructure and support vital academic goals.
Get Grants for Rural Health & Safety Programs!
Rural organizations can secure funding to launch community-based education programs focused on promoting good health, motivating individuals to take responsibility for their well-being, and addressing environmental health issues.
Grant Funds for Educational Innovations & Partnerships
This program offers funding to universities and colleges for innovative educational projects that address critical needs and foster collaboration with the private sector. Secure resources to develop groundbreaking teaching models with lasting impact.
Boost Your Ag Program: Get Grant Funding!
Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas can receive funding to enhance their agricultural sciences education through distance learning technologies. This program aims to strengthen curriculum and teaching for improved postsecondary agricultural sciences programs.
Get Funding to Grow Your Veterinary Practice!
Veterinarians and students can access funds to enhance skills, acquire resources, and address shortages in rural food animal care. This program supports specialized training, continuing education, and student exposure to boost veterinary services and food safety nationwide.
Unlock Grants for Ag Innovation & Business Growth
This program offers funding for groundbreaking research and development in vital agricultural sectors, from plant science to food tech. If you're an agricultural business owner or researcher, secure grants to drive innovation, improve products, and boost your operation's efficiency and competitiveness.
Grant: Boost Rural Women & Minorities in STEM
This grant supports research and extension projects aimed at significantly increasing the participation of rural women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. It's designed to fuel innovation and opportunity within these vital sectors.
Get Grants to Boost Your Farm Business Management
This program offers grants to agricultural producers looking to enhance their farm management knowledge and skills. The funding helps build a national database supporting improved financial decision-making for farms.
Get Funding for Youth & Family Community Projects
This NIFA grant helps community-based organizations serving at-risk children and families. Funding supports programs that equip youth and limited-resource families with essential life skills for positive futures.
Get Funding for Ag & Food Science in Insular Areas!
Is your institution in an Insular Area focused on agriculture or food science? This grant helps boost your educational programs, faculty, and facilities to meet critical needs in these fields.
Unlock Funds for Ag-Ed Innovation & Workforce Development
This grant is for secondary and two-year postsecondary institutions looking to bolster food and agriculture education and build a skilled future workforce. Funds aim to create strong educational pathways from K-12 through higher education, encouraging students to pursue agriculture careers.
Get Grants for Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
If your business or community organization helps others prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters, this grant can fund vital educational programs and outreach initiatives. Secure funding to implement science-based solutions that mitigate losses and facilitate community resilience.
Fund Your Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institution's Growth
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions can access funds to boost their education, research, and community development programs in food and agricultural sciences. This grant aims to enhance educational equity and prepare students for vital careers in these sectors.
Get Funding for Food Safety Training & Growth!
This program offers grants to community-based organizations, non-profits, and local groups to provide crucial food safety training and assistance. Funds are available to help small and mid-sized farms, processors, and wholesalers improve their operations and meet safety standards.