USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-006609
 

Grants.gov   https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=305681
RFA:  https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/FY-2018-AFRI-Foundational-...

Deadlines are in July, August and September and depend on each Program and Priority Area.  Refer to the RFA

Program area (Available funding in millions)
a. Plant health and production and plant products ($43.9)
b. Animal health and production and animal products ($36.8)
c. Food safety, nutrition, and health ($26.2)
d. Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment ($21.7)
e. Agriculture systems and technology ($19.5)
f. Agriculture economics and rural communities ($22.9)
g. Crosscutting programs ($11.0):  Critical agricultural research and extension; and Exploratory research