Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems

The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. NIFA is soliciting applications to support: 1. At least one of the following Strengthening Agricultural Systems sub-priorities: a. New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products b. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals c. Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases 2. Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences *See AFRI SAS NOFO for each program area specific application due date.

Program Details

National Institute of Food and Agriculture is a federal agency that offers the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems grant program to support arts and cultural programs and education programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and education programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institute of Food and Agriculture or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1M – $10M. Applications are due by April 23, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs and education programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 541712, 115, 541511. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by USDA-NIFA
• Programs related to artificial intelligence
• Programs related to forestry
• Programs related to k-12

Award details

Award range: $1M – $10M. Applications close on April 23, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Education