# Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 |
| Title | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-01-20 |
| Close date | 2026-12-31 |
| Award ceiling | $650,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $39,700,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Eligibility Requirements - Applicants for AFRI must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources t |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.310 |
| Summary | 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 ca |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- 56 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $650,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361169). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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