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About Grants
The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out.
Access to Data
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
Access Data Gateway
The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and Extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA.
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This website houses a large volume of supporting materials. In this section, you can search the wide range of documents, videos, and other resources.
Featured Webinar
Second annual virtual grants support technical assistance workshop.
Check out this five-day workshop in March 2024 workshop, designed to help you learn about NIFA grants and resources for grants development and management.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. In all of these areas, you will find NIFA working in pursuit of our vision. To address contemporary agricultural challenges, we seek to catalyze transformative discoveries and enhance education and engagement.
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Environment
Farming and Ranching
Food and Nutrition Security
Human sciences.
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