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The USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is currently accepting applications for its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program is a flagship funding opportunity administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program is designed to strengthen the education and training pipeline for the food and agricultural sciences by supporting initiatives that prepare the next generation of researchers, educators, extension professionals, and skilled workers.
The AFRI EWD program represents a substantial federal investment in education and workforce development:
Funding amounts and requirements vary by project category, scope, and duration.
Eligibility for AFRI EWD funding varies depending on the project type. A broad range of institutions and organisations may apply, including but not limited to:
Applicants are advised to carefully review the current Request for Applications (RFA), as eligibility requirements and restrictions may differ across funding tracks. Applications from ineligible entities will not be reviewed.
Apply for USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development
