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Key ag-research funders
Major agencies and foundations that fund agricultural and food-systems research — annual grant volume from most recent public filings.
Largest federal ag-research funder — use grants.gov or nifa.usda.gov to apply.
Funds fundamental plant and ecosystem science with agriculture relevance.
Partners with universities via cooperative agreements; limited extramural open RFPs.
Public-private partnership; matches private donations with federal funds.
Primarily supports global food system initiatives; by invitation or LOI.
Focuses on high-leverage environmental science including ag climate research.
Focused on biocultural diversity and traditional agricultural knowledge.
11th Hour Project arm funds sustainable food and farming advocacy.
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Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)
Supports research and extension for specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, floriculture). Priority areas include disease and pest resistance, production efficiency, marketing, food safety, and mechanization.
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR)
Year-round rapid-response funding (grants up to $250,000, matching required) for research and outreach addressing emerging or unanticipated threats to the U.S. food supply or agricultural systems. Submit a one-page concept note anytime via FFAR's Grants Management portal.