

CFS Webinar: $300 MILLION in USDA Grants for Food and Ag R&D
Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/9_cop5PnTE8
Presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsbUuHLsjsbXW_nzSbBXmJUwTovIafLs/view?usp=drive_link
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💰The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $300 MILLION in grant funding through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science (AFRI FAS) Program to advance innovations in sustainable food, agriculture, and bioeconomy systems.
📅 With deadlines between Oct. 2 and Nov. 13, now is the time to identify the right program area and prepare a competitive proposal.
👩🏫 Join Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) for a webinar where our USDA grants experts will share insights on how to successfully secure AFRI FAS funding.
🌱 Program Priority Areas include:
Plant Health, Production, and Products: including plant breeding, pollinator health, pests, production systems
Animal Health, Production, and Products: including nutrition, welfare, production efficiency
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health: including foodborne disease, chronic disease prevention, innovative nutrition solutions
Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment: including sustainable ag, soil health, biobased products, bioeconomy
Agriculture Systems and Technology: including automation, biomanufacturing, engineering, precision systems
Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities: including rural development, markets, social sustainability
Crosscutting Programs: including microbiomes, biosecurity, data science, rapid response to critical ag issues
💡 What You’ll Learn:
AFRI FAS structure, timelines, and funding levels
Eligibility requirements and how to align with USDA priorities
Strategies for building strong partnerships and competitive proposals
Insider tips from CFS experts who have secured over $100 MILLION in USDA funding
💪 About Climate Finance Solutions
CFS is a global, mission-driven consultancy that helps climate innovators secure large-scale grant funding. Since 2020, we’ve helped clients win over $1.6 billion globally with a 90%+ success rate ($ awarded vs pursued). Our team provides full lifecycle support, from strategy through submission.
🚀 Don’t miss your chance to leverage AFRI FAS funding to develop your food, ag, and bioeconomy solutions. Register now to reserve your spot!
Please note that the webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants.