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Grants & Funding

We award grants to support bold food and agriculture research.
Applications, form and reports must be submitted on our Grants Management System.


Applicant Resources Grantee Resources Reviewer Resources


Applicant Resources Grantee Resources Reviewer Resources
We award grants to support bold food and agriculture research.
Applications, form and reports must be submitted on our Grants Management System.


Applicant Resources Grantee Resources Reviewer Resources


Applicant Resources Grantee Resources Reviewer Resources

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grants@foundationfar.org

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FFAR Office Hours

Grants Office Hours: Applicants 

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Recently Awarded Grants

Development of a Vaccine for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Cattle

Year Awarded  2025

FFAR award amount   $139,031

Total award amount   $278,163

Location   Ames, IA

Program   Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research

Matching Funders   Genvax Technologies

Grantee Institution   Genvax Technologies

Addressing Red Crown Rot in Soybeans

Year Awarded  2025

FFAR award amount   $150,000

Total award amount   $300,000

Location   East Lansing, MI

Program   Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research

Matching Funders   United Soybean Board

Grantee Institution   Michigan State University

FFAR Rapid Funding Develops Pest Management Program for Sweet Corn

Year Awarded  2025

FFAR award amount   $146,243

Total award amount   $351,670

Location   Olathe, CO

Program   Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research

Matching Funders   AgBiTech, Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Colorado State University, Colorado West Sweet Corn Administrative Committee, Lepidext, Mountain Fresh, Mountain Quality Marketing, Soil Health Services, Tuxedo Corn Company

Grantee Institution   Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

Flockfocus – Developing Automated Surveillance Tools to Safeguard Chicken Welfare

Year Awarded  2025

FFAR award amount   $399,616

Location   Belfast, Northern Ireland

Program   SMART Broiler

Matching Funders   McDonald’s Corporation

Grantee Institution   Queen’s University Belfast

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All applications undergo a rigorous review process, including reviews by External Peer Reviewers and our Advisory Councils. Our Peer Reviewers play a critical role in reviewing research proposals for scientific merit, potential impact, relevance, feasibility and innovation.

Email science@foundationfar.org if you are interested in becoming a peer reviewer.

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