National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NIFA, a US federal agency, funds research, education, and extension programs in agriculture, food, and related sciences.
Fund Your Community Impact Projects: Tribal Colleges Get Grants!
Tribal Colleges can get funding for pilot Extension projects that address critical community needs in youth, agriculture, and economic development. This grant helps expand innovations and enhance local education, directly benefiting stakeholders.
Get Grants for Renewable Resource Projects
This grant supports projects with national or regional impact, or those that build Cooperative Extension System capacity to help forest and rangeland owners. Funds are available for innovative, replicable projects that advance renewable resources.
Get Grants for Disaster Preparedness & Response
Are you a State Extension Service at an 1862 Land-Grant Institution? This program offers grants for innovative, education-based solutions to help communities prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.
Get Funding for Poultry Research & Sustainability
Laying hen and turkey producers can apply for funds to advance research in disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, gut health, and housing systems to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Get Grants for Your Ag Business: Veteran Focus
Non-profits can receive funding to train military veterans for successful careers in farming and ranching. This program creates hands-on learning experiences to boost agricultural production and rural economies.
Get Funding for Agri-Research & Leadership Training
Tribal Colleges can receive grants to boost student leadership and global competitiveness in agricultural careers. Projects are encouraged to incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
Unlock Funds for Ag Education & Workforce Growth
This grant is for individuals and organizations dedicated to building the future of food and agriculture professionals, from K-14 educators to postdocs. Secure funding to develop innovative educational programs and training initiatives that will cultivate talent and expertise in the agricultural sector.
Unlock Ag Innovation: Grants for Data Sharing & Growth
This grant funds the development of a secure data sharing framework for agricultural producers, universities, and nonprofits to drive innovation and efficiency. If you're involved in agriculture and looking to leverage data for progress, this opportunity can help.
Get Grants for Food & Ag Education Growth
Are you involved in higher education for food, agriculture, or related sciences? This grant supports data collection to improve understanding and resources in these vital fields.
Get Funding for Alfalfa Farming Innovations!
Are you a grower or researcher focused on enhancing alfalfa forage and seed production? This grant supports innovative projects to boost yield, improve stand resilience, optimize harvesting, and increase forage quality for animal feed.
Fund Your Potato Research: Get Grants for New Varieties!
This grant is for potato researchers aiming to develop and test new, improved potato varieties for commercial production. Secure funding to advance your breeding and biotechnology efforts.
Get Recognized: Boost Your Ag-Tech Career with Grants!
Are you a college faculty member in agriculture, natural resources, veterinary, or human sciences? This award program celebrates outstanding educators and innovators, offering national and regional recognition.
Boost Your Agri-Business: Facilities & Equipment Grants
Is your 1890 Land-Grant Institution involved in agricultural or food sciences? This grant provides funds to upgrade your facilities and equipment, ensuring you can fully develop talent and research in these vital fields.
Fund Your Ag Science PhD or Postdoc: Get Grants Now!
This grant supports outstanding graduate and postgraduate students pursuing degrees in USDA mission areas like animal/plant production, food science, and sustainable agriculture. Institutions can apply to fund traineeship programs in high-demand agricultural science fields.
Get Funding for Agri-Tech Innovation
U.S. crop and animal producers, researchers, and tech innovators can access funding to boost agricultural productivity and resilience. This initiative supports cutting-edge research combining genetics, AI, and environmental data to predict and improve farm performance.
Grant: Fund Your Forest & Rangeland Sustainability Projects
U.S. landowners and managers focused on sustainable forest and rangeland practices can access funding to implement research-backed strategies. This grant supports projects that enhance wildlife habitat, water supply, recreation, and resource production while protecting against conversion and climate change.
Fund Your Food & Ag Research Equipment
Institutions focused on food and agricultural sciences can get funding to acquire essential shared-use equipment for groundbreaking research. Boost your scientific capabilities and drive innovation in your field.
Unlock Funds for Citrus Disease Solutions
U.S. citrus growers facing disease challenges can apply for funding to support innovative research and extension projects. This program aims to develop practical, science-based solutions to protect and improve citrus production across the nation.
Grant: Fund Your Agri-Research & Education in Insular Areas
This program offers funding to higher education institutions in Insular Areas to enhance their agriculture and food science education programs and acquire necessary facilities and equipment for tropical and subtropical agricultural research. Boost your institution's capacity to innovate and educate in vital agricultural fields.
Fund Your Agri-Science Education & Career!
Are you a college student pursuing a degree in Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, or Veterinary Medicine? This program provides scholarships and experiential learning opportunities to help you succeed and join the vibrant FANH workforce.