U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to support research, education, and extension activities to address key production and market challenges of local, regional, and national importance. Applications must align with the FY 2026 Priority Focus of identifying and promoting the horticultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to successful agricultural production in high‑population‑density settings, indoor and controlled‑environment systems, and other emerging agricultural production approaches.
Eligibility
(A) State Agricultural Experiment Stations; (B) colleges and universities; (C) university research foundations; (D) other research institutions and organizations; (E) federal agencies; (F) national laboratories; (G) private organizations, foundations, or corporations; (H) individuals; or (I) any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H)
How to Apply
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