Invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges.
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program awards grants to projects that align with its six priority areas to enhance both fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. The program for FY 2024 expects to allocate approximately $300 million, with anticipated funding increasing to $407 million from FY 2025 appropriations. This funding supports a variety of grant types, including Standard Grants, Conference Grants, Coordinated Agricultural Project Grants, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Projects may focus on Research, Extension, Education, and Integrated approaches combining these elements. The specific causes supported include but are not limited to improving plant and animal health, ensuring food safety and nutrition, advancing bioenergy and environmental sustainability, enhancing agriculture systems and technology, and bolstering the economics and infrastructure of rural communities. Each priority area has its designated program area with specific grant and project types solicited to achieve these goals.