The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six priority agricultural areas including plant and animal health, food safety, bioenergy, agricultural systems, and economics. It funds research-only, extension-only, and integrated projects that advance fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. Eligible applicants include a range of U.S. institutions and individuals meeting specific criteria. Projects must align with AFRI priorities and comply with eligibility requirements.
Eligible applicants include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility varies by project type, with integrated projects limited to certain
