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Research Facilities Act Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

$100,000 - $30,000,000
Due Jul 17, 2026(28d left)
At a glance
Moderate Complexity

The Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) offers financial help to institutions for building or upgrading facilities used for agricultural research. The goal is to support research in food and agricultural sciences.

Who it's for: This grant is for institutions that need financial assistance to build or improve facilities for agricultural research.

More details

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being an eligible institution type
  • Proposing a project unrelated to agricultural research
  • Missing the application deadline

What You May Need

  • Detailed project proposal
  • Proof of eligibility
  • Budget plan
  • Timeline for project completion
  • Institutional support letters
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Registration in relevant federal systems

Cautions

  • Ensure the project aligns with food and agricultural sciences
  • Strict adherence to budget and timeline is crucial
  • Environmental assessments may be required

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

Other

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants are institutions that qualify under the 'OTHER' category for this program. This typically includes universities, colleges, and other educational or research institutions that focus on agricultural research. Specific eligibility criteria should be verified in the official grant announcement.

Overview

This grant is for institutions that need financial assistance to build or improve facilities for agricultural research.

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being an eligible institution type
  • Proposing a project unrelated to agricultural research
  • Missing the application deadline

Use of Funds

Funds can be used for constructing, altering, acquiring, modernizing, renovating, or remodeling research facilities focused on food and agricultural sciences.

Total Program Funding

$121,127,200

Expected Awards

30

Cost Sharing

Not Required

Important Dates

Posted
Jun 15, 2026
Deadline
Jul 17, 2026(28 days)
Archive Date
Aug 16, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 15, 2026

Application Checklist

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  • Verify institution eligibility
  • Develop a comprehensive project proposal
  • Prepare a detailed budget
  • Gather letters of support from your institution
  • Complete an environmental impact assessment
  • Register in federal systems like SAM.gov
  • Submit the application by the deadline

Award Range

$100,000 - $30,000,000

Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Total Program Funding

$121,127,200

Official Source

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