Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003041
Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003041
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education food and nutrition health regional development science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Global Food Security" 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 Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2010 Aug 11, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Global Food Security Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Global Food Security opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). AFRI is described as NIFA s flagship competitive grants program, created under Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). The overall purpose of AFRI is to fund research and related activities that strengthen U.S. and global agriculture by generating practical, measurable outcomes. In FY 2010, NIFA organized AFRI funding through seven different Requests for Applications (RFAs), including one broad research RFA spanning AFRI s core scientific priorities and several separate RFAs focused on major societal challenge areas. This particular RFA targets the societal challenge of Global Food Security, and it is intended to support projects that can materially improve the reliability, safety, sustainability, and resilience of food systems.
Even though this RFA is framed around global food security, it sits inside AFRI s larger structure of six priority areas. Those priority areas are plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. The Global Food Security RFA is meant to fund work that advances one or more of these priorities while directly addressing food security outcomes. NIFA emphasizes that AFRI RFAs support research, education, and extension, and that the goal is not just generating knowledge but producing significant, measurable impacts. In other words, applicants are generally expected to connect their proposed work to real world improvements such as better productivity, reduced losses, stronger resilience to stresses, safer food, or improved system level efficiency and access.
From the funding mechanics described in the announcement, this is a discretionary grant program (FundingInstrumentType: Grant) with activity categories that span agriculture, education, food and nutrition, health, regional development, and science and technology and other research and development. The estimated total funding for this Global Food Security competition is about $19,000,000, with an expected 15 awards. Individual awards can be quite large, with an award ceiling listed at $10,000,000, and an award floor of $0 (which typically signals that award sizes may vary widely by project type, scope, or program area). A key budgeting detail is that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to provide non federal contributions according to the rules in the RFA and the specific program area they apply under.
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, created on March 30, 2010, and lists August 11, 2010 as a closing date, but it also clearly notes that there are multiple deadlines throughout FY 2010 depending on the program area and project type. Applicants are directed to consult the FY 2010 AFRI Global Food Security Request for Applications for the complete list of deadlines and to submit by the deadline that corresponds to their chosen program area. The archive date is September 10, 2010, which reflects the end of the posting period for that cycle.
Eligibility is broad, covering individuals, small businesses, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non 501(c)(3) organizations), and both private and public institutions of higher education. However, the announcement stresses that AFRI makes awards under two different legislative authorities with different eligibility rules, and that eligibility can vary by program area priority and project type. Because of that, applicants are warned to read the program area descriptions and the eligibility section of the RFA carefully, especially if proposing integrated projects (which often combine research, education, and extension and can carry additional restrictions). NIFA also notes that proposals from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed, and encourages applicants who are uncertain to contact the program area contact for clarification before applying.
For applicants looking for official documents and support, the announcement provides an Additional Information link to the AFRI Global Food Security Request for Applications, which is the governing document for program priorities, project types, evaluation criteria, budget rules, matching requirements, and the schedule of deadlines. If there are technical issues accessing the full announcement, NIFA directs applicants to the NIFA Help Desk at 202 401 5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 10.310, which is AFRI.
AFRI Global Food Security Grant (NIFA) - FAQs
What is the AFRI Global Food Security opportunity?
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Global Food Security opportunity is a competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is one of the AFRI Requests for Applications (RFAs) organized for FY 2010 and specifically targets the societal challenge area of Global Food Security.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under AFRI, which NIFA describes as its flagship competitive grants program.
What is AFRI and what is its purpose?
AFRI is NIFA's flagship competitive grants program created under Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). Its overall purpose is to fund research and related activities that strengthen U.S. and global agriculture by generating practical, measurable outcomes.
What does "Global Food Security" mean in this RFA?
In this RFA, Global Food Security is framed as a societal challenge area. The intent is to support projects that can materially improve the reliability, safety, sustainability, and resilience of food systems.
Is this program only about international projects?
The RFA is framed around global food security and also sits within AFRI's broader goal of strengthening U.S. and global agriculture. Projects are generally expected to connect proposed work to real-world improvements in food systems, including outcomes such as better productivity, reduced losses, stronger resilience to stresses, safer food, or improved system-level efficiency and access.
What types of work does NIFA support through AFRI RFAs?
NIFA emphasizes that AFRI RFAs support research, education, and extension. The goal is not only generating knowledge, but producing significant, measurable impacts tied to practical outcomes in agriculture and food systems.
What are AFRI's broader priority areas connected to this RFA?
The Global Food Security RFA is part of AFRI's larger structure of six priority areas:
- Plant health and production and plant products
- Animal health and production and animal products
- Food safety, nutrition, and health
- Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment
- Agriculture systems and technology
- Agriculture economics and rural communities
The Global Food Security RFA is meant to fund work that advances one or more of these priorities while directly addressing food security outcomes.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program. The listed FundingInstrumentType is Grant.
What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The announcement lists activity categories spanning agriculture, education, food and nutrition, health, regional development, and science and technology and other research and development.
How much total funding is expected for this competition?
The estimated total funding for the Global Food Security competition is about $19,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected 15 awards.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $10,000,000.
What is the minimum award size (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates that award sizes may vary widely depending on the project type, scope, or program area.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to provide non-federal contributions according to the rules in the RFA and the specific program area they apply under.
When was this opportunity posted and when does it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, and lists August 11, 2010 as a closing date. It also notes that there are multiple deadlines throughout FY 2010 depending on the program area and project type.
Are there multiple deadlines for different project types or program areas?
Yes. The announcement clearly notes multiple deadlines throughout FY 2010 that vary by program area and project type. Applicants are directed to consult the FY 2010 AFRI Global Food Security Request for Applications for the complete list of deadlines and to submit by the deadline that corresponds to their chosen program area.
What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date is September 10, 2010. This reflects the end of the posting period for that cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, small businesses, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), and both private and public institutions of higher education.
Can eligibility vary depending on the program area or project type?
Yes. The announcement stresses that AFRI makes awards under two different legislative authorities with different eligibility rules, and eligibility can vary by program area priority and project type. Applicants are warned to read the program area descriptions and the eligibility section of the RFA carefully.
Are there special considerations for integrated projects?
Yes. The announcement specifically flags integrated projects (often combining research, education, and extension) as an area where additional restrictions may apply. Applicants should carefully review the RFA for the relevant rules.
What happens if an ineligible organization submits a proposal?
NIFA notes that proposals from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.
What should applicants do if they are unsure about eligibility?
If uncertain, the announcement encourages applicants to contact the program area contact for clarification before applying.
Where can applicants find the official RFA and full program rules?
The announcement provides an Additional Information link to the AFRI Global Food Security Request for Applications. This governing document contains program priorities, project types, evaluation criteria, budget rules, matching requirements, and the schedule of deadlines.
Who can help with technical issues accessing the full announcement?
NIFA directs applicants with technical issues to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 10.310 (AFRI).
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