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USDA-NIFA: Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP)
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.
For purposes of RFAP, an agricultural research facility refers to a proposed facility or facility enhancement that supports advancing research and training in the food and agricultural sciences and aligns with USDA Research and Development Priorities. This includes spaces and infrastructure that enable basic, applied, and developmental research, as well as extension and teaching activities integral to preparing the next generation of researchers and professionals in these fields.
Eligible facilities may include single buildings, stand-alone structures, or multi-building complexes, provided they directly enable and enhance agricultural research capacity.
Applicants must choose to apply to one of four (4) Project Funding Levels: I, II, III or IV.
**Applicants MUST provide at minimum a 1:1 matching contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis for all Federal funds awarded under the RFAP. The non-Federal share must be paid in cash and may include funding from private sources or from units of State or local government. In-kind matching will not be considered.
Institutional Limit: One (1) Application
Internal Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:45pm
Funder Deadline: July 17, 2026, 5:00pm ET
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