# Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific detail.

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 360205
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program has a listed deadline of December 31, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institute of Food and Agriculture before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program?

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 360205 from grants_gov.