Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Agricultural Systems
ID: 352615Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$50K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352615

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-sustainable-agricultural-systems
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is inviting proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) grant program, which aims to enhance agricultural productivity while addressing environmental impacts through innovative, transdisciplinary approaches. Applicants are required to focus on promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry, strengthening the bioeconomy, and improving food and nutrition security, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The funding available ranges from $50,000 to $10 million, with a total program funding of approximately $80 million, and the application deadline is June 6, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA Support at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY24-AFRI-SAS-RFA-P.pdf
    The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems Request for Applications (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2024 invites proposals to receive a share of approximately $80 million in funding. The application deadline is June 6, 2024, with funding ranging from $50,000 to $10 million. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity while simultaneously reducing environmental impacts through transdisciplinary approaches that address future food system challenges. Key goals include promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry, strengthening the bioeconomy, and improving food and nutrition security. New for 2024 is the requirement for a Mentoring Plan for projects involving students or postdoctoral scholars, while letters of intent are no longer required. The program strongly emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, encouraging participation from underserved communities. The RFA outlines specific project types, eligibility criteria, evaluation processes, and funding restrictions. Successful applicants will be held to high standards of research integrity and collaboration, aiming to transform the U.S. food and agricultural system for sustainable growth and resilience in overcoming emerging challenges.
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