Funding-USDA- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program; September 30, 2016

 

Agency

 

Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

 

Description

 

The AFRI Foundational Program is offered to support grants in the six AFRI priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge critical for solving current and future societal challenges. 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. Single-function Research Projects, multi-function Integrated Projects, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of the Program Area Priorities.

 

Announcement Number:

 

USDA-NIFA-AFRI-00584

 

Closing Date:

 

Please see specific program area for deadlines for letter of intent and/or application.

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=283836

 

Contact Information

 

Dr. Parag Chitnis

(202) 401-5022

AFRI@nifa.usda.gov