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.
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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
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
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
- 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