The AG RESEARCH Act would create competitive grants to build, repair, modernize, or equip agricultural research facilities. It would require grant proposals to be reviewed with input from National Institute of Food and Agriculture peer review panel representatives. Grants should be distributed across regions, types and sizes of institutions, and areas of agricultural study; no more than 20 percent of available funds could go to projects in one state.
The bill would transfer $1 billion each year from October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2029, for the grants. It would also authorize additional funding for facility-related costs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Agricultural research facilities could compete for grants to improve their buildings or research equipment. The bill does not describe direct benefits for individuals. It would allow the Secretary to cover up to 100 percent of project costs in individual cases.
The bill provides $1 billion per year for five years, with funds available until spent. It also authorizes additional amounts as needed for specified facility costs in fiscal years 2026 through 2030; those amounts are not specified.
The bill's findings say that investments in agricultural research facilities are needed to help keep U.S. agricultural research globally competitive. No publicly available information.
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