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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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AFRI Foundational and Applied Science (Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Human Sciences)
The flagship NIFA competitive grants program funding foundational and applied research in plant health, animal health, food safety, nutrition, rural prosperity, and sustainable agricultural systems. Awards include standard grants, coordinated agricultural projects (CAP), and food and agricultural science enhancement (FASE) grants.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Grants
Competitive grants for farmers, agricultural professionals, and researchers working on sustainable agricultural systems. Programs include Farmer/Rancher grants, Professional Development grants, and Research & Education grants. Four regional programs (North Central, Northeast, South, West).
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR)
Accelerates translation of science into practical solutions for farmers and food producers. Projects must produce tangible, actionable outcomes within 12–24 months. Priority areas include soil health, water use, pollinator health, and agricultural data.
Farmer-Led Fund for Watershed Protection
Competitive grants for farmer-led watershed groups (Wisconsin) to protect water quality by improving soil health and maintaining continuous living cover. Funds per-acre and outcome-based incentives for participating farmers. Operated with USDA-NRCS RCPP funds.
Iowa Soybean Research — Request for Proposals
Annual checkoff-funded solicitation for applied and basic soybean research and extension that delivers practical benefits to Iowa soybean farmers — productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship.
Efficient Fertilizer Consortium — 2026 Request for Applications
Full applications due June 10, 2026 for research advancing fertilizer efficiency and nutrient-use management.
AgMission: Regenerative Agriculture for Climate-Resilient Farms and Value Chains
Up to $6M available; individual projects up to $1.5M over three years for action research accelerating adoption of climate-smart agriculture and improving climate resiliency of farms and food value chains. One FFAR application due July 1, 2026.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials — FY2026
$50 million available for on-farm trials that evaluate innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers — part of NRCS's $65M FY2026 CIG investment. Applicant webinar June 17, 2026.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Classic Program — FY2026
$15 million for partners to develop new tools, technologies, and strategies that support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands. Applicant webinar June 18, 2026.