[CED/CD/EAT] FW: SPS recommendation for AFRI FAS extension announcement

Thu Nov 6 11:37:12 MST 2025

Well – UA is now saying move forward with AFRI proposals as if the deadlines are still in place – see below.

My apologies – I guess I shared the information too early.

Ed

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Subject: FW: SPS recommendation for AFRI FAS extension announcement

Good morning all,
As you may be aware, NIFA have updated their website with some text relating to changing deadlines for the AFRI FAS funding opportunity.
I reached out to SPS to get their advice on how best to proceed, and their recommendation (in the thread below) is to proceed as if the deadlines are the same.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns,
Many thanks
Anna

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Subject: FW: [EXT] Fwd: nifa rfa extensions

Hello,

The SPS Preaward recommendation is to proceed as if the deadlines are the same.

The message does say there will be opportunity to revise or resubmit for those who have already submitted, but without knowing when the new deadlines will be announced, or how much they will be extended, routing to the current posted deadlines is the safest option.

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Subject: FW: [EXT] Fwd: nifa rfa extensions

Good morning
Please see the attached AFRI update for due dates for FAS.
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/agriculture-food-research-initiative/afri-deadlines
Given that there are currently no confirmed revised deadlines could you please advise how you would like us to proceed with submissions for proposals due next week.
Many thanks
Anna
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Subject: FW: [EXT] Fwd: nifa rfa extensions

FYI. Have you seen this yet?

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Subject: nifa rfa extensions

FYI - The NIFA AFRI website has been updated.  https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/agriculture-food-research-initiative/afri-deadlines

It includes a statement about the AFRI deadline extension.  Please share this with scientists and University collaborators, as appropriate.

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