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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Status Published
Posted Date Jan 29, 2026
Close Date Mar 26, 2026 (Fixed)
Rural Tier Rural Eligible
Scope Nationwide
Summary

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 Productsb. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animalsc. Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases2. Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural SciencesSee AFRI SAS NOFO for details.

Funding Information
Min award $1,000,000
Max award $10,000,000
Total funding $140,000,000
Match pct $1
Eligible Applicant Types

Not yet categorized.

Geographic Eligibility
Nationwide
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