This letter is about OMB's FY2018 budget materials and guidance for the next administration which highlights the importance of providing robust investment in higher education and scientific research.

October 20, 2016

AFRI Coalition Requests at Least $480 Million for AFRI In FY21

AAU and 41 organizations joined the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Coalition in a March 20 letter to congressional agriculture appropriators to request they provide at least $480 million for the AFRI program in FY21.

Agriculture & Food Research Initiative | Federal Budget | FY21 | Letters

March 20, 2020

AAU, APLU Urge Congressional Leaders to Provide Relief and Recovery for Agricultural Research

AAU and APLU joined with national, state, and regional stakeholders on a letter to congressional leaders thanking them for their ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 and requesting that Congress continue to prioritize relief for the United States’ agricultural research, education, and extension…

COVID-19 | Agriculture & Food Research Initiative | Letters

April 22, 2020

AAU Summary of the President's FY21 Proposed Budget

An overview of the President's proposed budget for FY21, including summaries and analyses for individual agencies.

February 13, 2020

AAU-APLU Letter Urges End to Sequestration-Level Spending Caps

AAU and APLU ask congressional leaders and conferees on the FY16 budget resolution to repeal the current sequestration-level discretionary spending caps as they negotiate the final measure.

Federal Budget | FY16 | Letters

April 16, 2015

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative AAU FY21 Funding Brief

AAU supports the administration’s request to fund the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative with at least $480 million in FY21.

FY21 | Federal Budget | Agriculture & Food Research Initiative | Fact Sheets

March 2, 2020