Research Facilities Act Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
About This Grant
The RFAP is listed in the Assistance Listings under number 10.246. RFAP is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields of food and agricultural sciences (as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, see Appendix III for definition).
Grant Summary
Research Facilities Act Program is a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant providing $100K to $30M. Applications are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 29 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$100K–$30M
2026-07-17
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Research Facilities Act Program from National Institute of Food and Agriculture, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Food and Agriculture before the deadline.
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Research Facilities Act Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Research Facilities Act Program?
Research Facilities Act Program is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Research Facilities Act Program provide?
Research Facilities Act Program provides between $100K and $30M per award from National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Research Facilities Act Program deadline?
Applications for Research Facilities Act Program are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 29 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Research Facilities Act Program?
To apply for Research Facilities Act Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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