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01/29/2026
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Strengthening Agricultural Systems
USDA NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Agricultural Systems Notice of Funding Opportunity aims 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.
New in FY 2026
NIFA is soliciting applications under two Program Area Priorities:
Strengthening Agricultural Systems (A9201)
New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Products
Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Plants or Animals
Combating Food and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases
Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Food and Agricultural Sciences (A9231)
USDA NIFA invests in and advances high-impact agricultural research, education, and Extension to solve the Nation’s pressing challenges, grow U.S. agricultural innovation and competitiveness, fuel rural prosperity, and develop the future agricultural workforce.
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