Assistance Listing 10.291
Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · Usda, Office of the Chief Economist
Assistance Listing 10.291, “Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers,” is a federal program administered by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $9.6M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
Expanding the quality, scope, and application of agricultural research to develop best practices, innovations, and new technologies that improve food production, sustainability, and resilience in farming and food systems.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 10.291
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Applicants must have substantial experience in the field of research for which they are applying, including a history of providing (1) unbiased, nonpartisan economic analysis to Congress on the farm and agricultural sectors (including commodities, livestock, dairy, and specialty crops), the environment, rural families, households, and economies, and consumers, food, and nutrition; or (2) objective, scientific information to Federal agencies and the public to support and enhance efficient, accurate implementation of Federal drought preparedness and drought response programs, including inter agency thresholds used to determine eligibility for mitigation or emergency assistance.
Intended beneficiaries: Individual/Family, Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, State, Other private institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Profit organization and Small business.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): In FY24, the range of projects was $1,275,000 to $2,975,000 with an average of $1,922,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.291. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 10.291?
10.291 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 10.291?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 10.291 provide?
The agency reported $9,603,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.