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Closed on Jun 29, 2026

Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · Opportunity number USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940
AgencyNational Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.332
PostedApr 30, 2026
DeadlineJun 29, 2026
Award ceiling$900,000
Award floor$300,000
Expected number of awards2
Estimated total program funding$1,827,495
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is intended to: Study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve viable and secure agricultural production.Ensure that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crops, animal genetics, and phenomics are filled.Identify and develop a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Ensure future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Study the relevance of different germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future.Enhance genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Disseminate findings to relevant audiences.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

In accordance with 7 USC 3157(b)(7), the Secretary may make grants under this subsection to: 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3. University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). A consortium of eligible entities is encouraged to apply under this NOFO.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

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