The Equipment Grants Program supports institutions of higher education and State Cooperative Extension Systems in acquiring one shared-use special purpose equipment or instrument. This funding aims to strengthen fundamental and applied research, research training, and extension activities in food and agricultural sciences by providing access to costly or unique equipment that enhances research capabilities within and beyond the proposing organization.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and State Cooperative Extension Systems engaged in food and agricultural sciences research. Additional eligibility details are provided in the program's supplementary information.