Opportunity Overview
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:
1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates;
6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and
7. education and workforce development workshop grants.
1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates;
6. fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and
7. education and workforce development workshop grants.
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| Issuing agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Higher Education |
| Estimated value | $39.7M |
| Published | January 20, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | December 31, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 06, 2026 |
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