Synopsis

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is intended to: Study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve viable and secure agricultural production.Ensure that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crops, animal genetics, and phenomics are filled.Identify and develop a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Ensure future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Study the relevance of different germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future.Enhance genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Disseminate findings to relevant audiences.
Response Date	Jun 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Aug 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	900,000
Award Floor	300,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

In accordance with 7 USC 3157(b)(7), the Secretary may make grants under this subsection to: 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3. University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). A consortium of eligible entities is encouraged to apply under this NOFO.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agricultural-genome-phenome-initiative
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-445-5402

CFDA Program(s)

• 10.332: Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative