Opportunity ID: 328182

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 11, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 18, 2022 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Feb 16, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:policy@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Closed Date for Conference Grants extended until January 17, 2022, pending FY2022 AFRI-FAS RFA release. Jan 11, 2022
Closed Date for Conference Grants extended until January 17, 2022, pending FY2022 AFRI-FAS RFA release. Jul 17, 2020
Updated Only for Conference Grant Applications, Only open until FY2022 RFA is published. Jul 17, 2020
Updated deadline date and estimated total program funding. Jul 17, 2020
Grantor adjusted entry for award ceiling and award floor and added close date language. Jul 17, 2020
Jul 17, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 11, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 18, 2022 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Feb 16, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:policy@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 11, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 17, 2022 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Feb 16, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:policy@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Dec 17, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 27, 2021 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Jan 26, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:policy@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 21, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 15, 2021 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Jan 14, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:policy@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jul 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2021 Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 195 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Aug 28, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $290,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007692
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 500
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jul 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2021
Archive Date: Aug 28, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $290,000,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information on Eligibility:
Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

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 details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Help Desk

Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov

Folder 328182 Full Announcement-FY 2021-2022 AFRI-FAS-RFA -> FY-21-22-AFRI-FAS-Mod-V2-508.pdf

Folder 328182 Full Announcement-FY 2021-2022 AFRI-FAS-RFA -> FY-2021-2022-AFRI-Foundational-and-Applied-Science-RFA-Final-07172020.pdf

Folder 328182 Revised Full Announcement-FY21-22-AFRI-FAS-MOD2-RFA -> FY-2021-2022-AFRI-FAS-MOD2-V2-RFA-508-F.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: NIFA Help Desk
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Email: policy@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.310 PKG00262603 Jul 17, 2020 Feb 22, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

328182 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf

328182 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf

328182 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf

328182 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

328182 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

328182 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

328182 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

328182 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

328182 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf

328182 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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