Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003241
Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003241
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education employment, labor and training natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Fellowships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2010 and posted on Jun 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $130,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals.
- Eligible applicants for the program implemented under this subpart include (1) State Agricultural Experiment Stations (2) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher) (3) university research foundations (4) other research institutions and organizations (5) Federal agencies, (6) national laboratories (7) private organizations or corporations (8) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and (9) any group consisting of 2 or more entities identified in (1) through (8). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. See RFA for additional details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Fellowships program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Its purpose is to support research training through fellowships specifically aimed at predoctoral and postdoctoral students, helping build the next generation of scientists and professionals working in agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and related research and development areas. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA AFRI 003241 and aligns with the AFRI CFDA program number 10.310.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the program falls under several activity categories, including agriculture, education, employment/labor and training, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. The opportunity anticipates an estimated total funding level of $6,000,000, with an individual award ceiling of $130,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to document and commit non-federal resources as part of the proposed project budget, consistent with the detailed instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA).
Eligibility is broad and includes a mix of institutions and individuals. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and individuals, along with other eligible entities described in the full announcement. The eligibility language further specifies that eligible applicants can include State Agricultural Experiment Stations; colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; and individuals who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents. Applications may also be submitted by partnerships or groups made up of two or more eligible entities. Foreign and international organizations are explicitly not eligible as institutions, and the RFA should be used to confirm any additional limits or documentation requirements tied to applicant type.
Key dates for this opportunity reflect the original competition cycle: it was posted June 24, 2010, with an application deadline of October 5, 2010, and an archive date of November 6, 2010. While these dates indicate the specific listing is archived, the summary captures the core structure of the program as described in the source data: a fellowship-oriented AFRI grant mechanism supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral training and research in areas central to USDA NIFA's mission.
For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays). For questions about preparing application content, applicants are directed to use the opportunity's contact pathway as described in the full materials linked in the announcement.
AFRI Fellowships (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the AFRI Fellowships program?
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Fellowships program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). It supports research training through fellowships focused on predoctoral and postdoctoral students to help develop the next generation of scientists and professionals in agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and related research and development areas.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA AFRI 003241.
What CFDA program number does this opportunity align with?
This opportunity aligns with the AFRI CFDA program number 10.310.
What activity categories does this program fall under?
The opportunity is associated with multiple activity categories, including agriculture, education, employment/labor and training, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
How much total funding is anticipated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level anticipated is $6,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $130,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to document and commit non-federal resources as part of the proposed project budget, consistent with the instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions and individuals. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), individuals, and other eligible entities described in the full announcement.
What types of organizations are specifically mentioned as eligible?
The eligibility language specifies that eligible applicants can include State Agricultural Experiment Stations; colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; and eligible individuals.
Are individuals eligible to apply, and are there citizenship/residency requirements?
Yes, individuals are included as eligible applicants. Eligible individuals are described as U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents.
Can partnerships or groups submit an application?
Yes. Applications may be submitted by partnerships or groups made up of two or more eligible entities.
Are foreign or international organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign and international organizations are explicitly not eligible as institutions.
Where should applicants look for additional eligibility limits or documentation requirements?
Applicants should use the Request for Applications (RFA) and the full announcement to confirm any additional limits or documentation requirements tied to applicant type.
When was this opportunity posted?
The listing was posted on June 24, 2010.
What was the application deadline for this competition cycle?
The application deadline was October 5, 2010.
Is this listing currently active or archived?
This specific listing is archived. The archive date is November 6, 2010.
Even though it is archived, what does the listing indicate about the program's structure?
The summary describes a fellowship-oriented AFRI grant mechanism that supports predoctoral and postdoctoral training and research in areas central to USDA NIFA's mission, with cost sharing/matching required and an award ceiling of $130,000.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The NIFA Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays.
Where should applicants direct questions about preparing application content?
For questions about preparing application content, applicants are directed to use the opportunity's contact pathway as described in the full materials linked in the announcement.
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