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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Status Published
Posted Date Jan 20, 2026
Close Date Dec 31, 2026 (Fixed)
Rural Tier Rural Eligible
Scope Nationwide
Summary

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates;6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and7. education and workforce development workshop grants.

Funding Information
Min award $10,000
Max award $650,000
Total funding $39,700,000
Match pct $1
Eligible Applicant Types

Not yet categorized.

Geographic Eligibility
Nationwide
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