More National Research Initiative (NRI) Information

The National Research Initiative (NRI) was not reauthorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246; i.e., the 2008 Farm Bill). We encourage you to explore funding opportunities under the new Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program.

Program Details:

• Program Synopsis

Applicant Resources:

• CSREES Grant Search

• More Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Information

Results and Impacts:

• Reports of Funded Projects - By State / Program
• NRI Annual Reports
• NRI Strengthening and EPSCoR Program

• National Academy of Sciences Study - Board on Agriculture Evaluation of the NRI - National Research Initiative: A Vital Competitive Grants Program in Food, Fiber, and Natural-Resources Research (2000)