Discover Funding Opportunities for Cooperative Extension
Explore funding opportunities curated by the Extension Foundation currently available for Cooperative Extension. New grants are added twice a month, so make sure to check back frequently!
NIFA, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Due: Various due dates
This program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific detail.
Specific notes to our audience: There are several opportunities for Cooperative Extension within this grant program. Some examples are: Conference grants of $50K in several priority areas, Climate Hub Partnerships up to $1M, Environmental Justice grants up to $1M for youth engagement, and Rapid Response to Extreme Weather.
NIFA, Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems
Due: Rolling basis
Maximum award: $300,000
All applications must directly address 1) effects associated with an extreme weather event or disaster and 2) one or more of the following emphasis areas: Agroecosystem Resilience; Food Safety, Nutrition Security, and Agricultural Commodity Security; Health, Well-Being, and Safety
