Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Joseph Perez Program Analyst
Award ceiling
—Award floor
—Posted
Jan 20, 2026Closes
Dec 31, 2026Location eligibility
No specific state restriction found in this listing — check the full opportunity for details.Categories: Agriculture
Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Description
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates;6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and7. education and workforce development workshop grants.