Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) - Veterinary Student Research Fellowship

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DeadlineDecember 17, 2025, by 5 p.m. EST

Award amount$50,000 to $250,000 each

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Request for Applications (RFA) for the USDA FAS Packaging Innovation Program to assist U.S. specialty crop exporters. Details program description, key dates, award information, eligibility, and application process.

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Deadline

2025-12-17T17:00:00Z

Award amount

$50,000 to $250,000

Eligibility

Specialty crops listed under USDA AMS definition (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, pulses).; Excludes other commodities, prepared foods, or beverages.

Requirements

Projects must align with one of three tracks: Applied R&D, Technology Accelerator, or Scale-up and Pilot.; Track 1: TRL 4-5 at inception, goal TRL 6-8.; Track 2: TRL 6-9.; Track 3: TRL 7-8.; Must include piloting and testing with produce companies, handlers, or retailers.

Application materials

Full Proposal

How to apply

Submit full proposal by 5 p.m. EST on December 17, 2025.

Important dates

Full Application opens: October 15, 2025; Applications due: December 17, 2025; Notification of selected grantees: on or after May 13, 2026; Earliest project start date: June 1, 2026

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