FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
AI Summary
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the food and agriculture sectors, having paid out a total of $25.7 million across 109 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
2
Agriculture
Agriculture, fishing and forestry
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
URBANA, IL
$25.2M
6%
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Manhattan, KS
$24.9M
6%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$21.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$490.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$684.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH?
No. FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH give?
FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kansas, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $490 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $25.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH?
FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.