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USDA — U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA funds rural development, agricultural research, food safety, and conservation programs for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
ACTIVE GRANTS: 31 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $436,374,000 // STATUS: LIVE
Mission
To provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
Established 1862
Annual Budget $246 billion
Active Grants 31
Total Capacity $436,374,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Key Programs & Funding Mechanisms
NIFA Research Grants
National Institute of Food and Agriculture competitive grants for agricultural research and education.
Rural Development Programs
Business loans, housing grants, and infrastructure funding for rural communities.
SBIR (USDA)
Supports small businesses developing agricultural, food, and rural technologies.
Conservation Programs (EQIP)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program for farmers adopting conservation practices.
Active USDA Grant Opportunities
SEC_ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Award $35,400,000
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction ...
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SEC_ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Award $35,400,000
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction l...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Award $39,700,000
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697 12/31/2026
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Award $11,574,000
TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sc...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-FSCP-26-NOFO0001453 09/21/2026
NRCS' Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2026 09/08/2026
Rural Housing Preservation Grant
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-109-26-0003 09/28/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) to enable America First Trade Wins in Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia
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SEC_ID: USDA-APHIS-10031-PPQ-PPDMDPP-2027 09/21/2026
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP)
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SEC_ID: USDA-APHIS-10031-PPQ-NCPN-2027 10/19/2026
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Fiscal Year 2027 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)
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SEC_ID: USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP 12/08/2026
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SPMGP-G-26-0007 10/02/2026
Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-NOFO0001458 09/08/2026
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-109-26-0005 09/02/2026
Increasing Market Opportunities in Vietnam for U.S. Innovative Biofertilizer Exporters
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-1890SS-011978 09/10/2026
Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
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SEC_ID: RDRUS-26-DWS2 09/30/2026
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-HEP-011737 10/15/2026
Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships
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SEC_ID: USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026 10/12/2026
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001 10/01/2026
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
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SEC_ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020 12/04/2026
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Award $14,300,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 20...
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SEC_ID: USDA-FS-2026-CFP 10/13/2026
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-ARPA-012381 09/21/2026
Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012078 09/01/2026
Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Award $300,000,000
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamen...
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-CGP-011315 10/15/2026
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-ES-011939 09/21/2026
Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative Extension Disaster Education Network
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SEC_ID: USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001 10/26/2026
Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability
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SEC_ID: USDA-FS-2028-FLP 09/11/2026
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-011938 11/10/2026
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-TCEG-011837 10/07/2026
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011980 09/01/2026
Research Facilities Act Program
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SEC_ID: USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026 09/30/2026
International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
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USDA Frequently Asked Questions
Can small farms apply for USDA grants?
Yes. USDA has several programs specifically for small and beginning farmers including Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and various NIFA competitive grants. Eligibility varies by program.
What is the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)?
REAP provides grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for renewable energy systems (solar, wind, biogas) and energy efficiency improvements at agricultural operations and rural small businesses. Grants range from $2,500 to $1 million. Applications are submitted through the USDA Rural Development State Office in the applicant's state.
What is USDA NIFA and what types of research does it fund?
NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) is USDA's competitive grants arm for agricultural research, education, and extension. Key programs include the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) — NIFA's flagship competitive grant program — Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Land-grant universities, agricultural experiment stations, nonprofits, and private companies are eligible applicants.
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