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

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.

FromNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligibility Requirements - Applicants for AFRI must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award.
How much$10K to $650K per award; about 245 awards; $40 million total
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryAgriculture
TypeGrant
Opportunity #USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596
Assistance listing10.310
PostedTue, Jan 20, 2026

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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.

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