Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
PostedNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
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.
Who can apply
- Others
Contact
NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- PostedJan 20, 2026
- ClosesDec 31, 2026
- Award floor$10,000
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Program funding$39,700,000
- Expected awards245
- CFDA10.310
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