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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research
$1,500,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and collaboration among universities and industry partners to develop and commercialize new potato varieties that improve agricultural viability and meet regional needs.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reducing Fraud and Lowering Barriers to the Production of Drugs in Shortage by Outsourcing Facilities
$3,000,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to help address drug shortages and improve the pharmaceutical supply chain by enhancing the production of critical medications.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reducing Fraud and Lowering Barriers to the Production of Drugs in Shortage by Outsourcing Facilities
$3,000,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, to help outsourcing facilities produce critical medications that are in short supply and vulnerable to fraud.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Adaptive IPM for Invasive Agricultural Pests Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based researchers, universities, government agencies, and nonprofits to develop innovative pest management strategies for addressing invasive agricultural pests.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$400,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to conduct innovative studies that improve understanding and treatment of rare diseases, addressing significant gaps in knowledge and promoting effective medical product development.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials for products designed to treat rare diseases, aiming to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with unmet medical needs.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S.-Ukraine University Partnerships for Peace and Security
$250,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ukraine)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. educational and research institutions to collaborate with Ukrainian partners on projects that enhance security, stability, and innovation in areas such as cybersecurity, defense technology, and agriculture.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (HERD) Initiative
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and Zoetis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve dairy cow health and management, enhance economic sustainability, and reduce environmental impacts in the U.S. dairy industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$150,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Agricultural Systems
$10,000,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10 million for U.S. colleges and universities to develop innovative projects that improve sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and support rural economies while engaging underserved communities.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
$1,500,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible educational institutions in Alaska and Hawaii to enhance education, research, and community development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and promoting sustainable practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Potato Breeding Research
$1,500,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to research institutions and universities for developing superior potato varieties that improve pest resistance, resource efficiency, and market competitiveness, benefiting the U.S. potato industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
$1,200,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve educational and community development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and enhancing workforce readiness.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
$750,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to historically Black colleges and universities to strengthen their teaching, research, and outreach efforts in food and agricultural sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
$750,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve education in food, agriculture, and related sciences, with a focus on enhancing curricula, attracting diverse students, and fostering collaboration among institutions.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
$625,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing and promoting effective alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture and related industries.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
$200,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to accredited colleges and universities in U.S. insular areas to improve their distance education capabilities in food and agricultural sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification
$138,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote farm safety for youth in agricultural settings, targeting Land-Grant Institutions and their partners.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education