Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers

Objective

Expanding the quality, scope, and application of agricultural research to develop best practices, innovations, and new technologies that improve food production, sustainability, and resilience in farming and food systems.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Applicants must have substantial experience in the field of research for which they are applying, including a history of providing (1) unbiased, nonpartisan economic analysis to Congress on the farm and agricultural sectors (including commodities, livestock, dairy, and specialty crops), the environment, rural families, households, and economies, and consumers, food, and nutrition; or (2) objective, scientific information to Federal agencies and the public to support and enhance efficient, accurate implementation of Federal drought preparedness and drought response programs, including inter agency thresholds used to determine eligibility for mitigation or emergency assistance.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Small business
• Profit organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Quasi-public nonprofit organization
• Other private institution/organization
• State
• Public nonprofit institution/organization
• Other public institution/organization

Funds are awarded directly to the ultimate beneficiary. This is not a pass-through program.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

celia.hernandez@usda.gov
202-401-0463