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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture is a US government body that provides funding for agriculture-related sciences. It has made 25 investments,...
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture is a US government body that provides funding for agriculture-related sciences. It has made 25 investments, including a grant to AmHyTech on August 15, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Federal Research Agency
Year founded
2009
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington
Corporate office
Washington, DC, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does NIFA differ from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service?
NIFA is primarily a grant-making agency that awards extramural funding to universities and non-federal research partners, whereas ARS conducts its own in-house research at USDA laboratories. NIFA focuses on competitively funded projects that address national agricultural priorities, while ARS operates a network of federal research stations and labs.
What is the largest grant program managed by NIFA?
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is NIFA's flagship competitive grants program, authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill with annual funding of approximately $280 million in recent years (per USDA, 2023). AFRI supports fundamental and applied research in plant health, animal production, food safety, nutrition, and bioenergy.
Does NIFA operate its own research facilities or laboratories?
No — NIFA does not operate any research facilities. It exclusively funds extramural research through competitive grants, cooperative agreements, and formula funds distributed to land-grant universities, state agricultural experiment stations, and other eligible institutions.
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