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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Research Facilities Act Program
Amount
Up to $30M
Deadline
Jul 24, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 to 2 wks
Can you get this?
✓Must be US-based applicant
✓Work in food or agricultural research
✓Funding for physical research infrastructure only
✕Funds cannot be used for general business or product development
✓Not confirmed against the funder's page. Check before you apply.
Your real odds
Grants reach up to $30M, and at that scale the federal review process is rigorous and favors established research institutions with strong technical proposals.
NIFA evaluates on technical merit, so your proposal needs to hold up under serious scientific scrutiny, not just tell a compelling story. There is one submission cycle, with a July 2026 deadline, and no second chance if you miss it.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and register on both sites1 to 2 wks
Develop detailed research facilities proposal4 to 8 wks
Submit application via Grants.gov1 to 2 days
Worth knowing
Most applicants underestimate what a single-cycle program means: if you miss July 2026, you are waiting on a future cycle that has not been confirmed to open.
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