OpportunityTitle: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in Part III. A. Eligible Applicants in the RFA.
Description: The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.
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GrantorContactText: NIFA Help Desk  &lt;br/&gt;Phone: 202-401-5048  &lt;br/&gt;Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
CloseDateExplanation: Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing - Letter of Intent required  Letter of Intent Deadline - June 19, 2019    Agricultural Microbiomes - Letter of Intent required  Letter of Intent Deadline - Tuesday, July 9, 2019    Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity - Letter of Intent required  Letter of Intent Deadline - July 9, 2019    Inter-Disciplinary Engagement in Animal Systems (IDEAS) - Letter of Intent required  Letter of Intent Deadline - June 20, 2019    All Conference Grants - Letter of Intent required  Letter of Intent Deadline - Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins    Application Deadline Dates:  See Program Area Priorities for additional information (See Part I, C.)