The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is offering funding for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for FY 2013. The grant aims to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. Proposals should focus on improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional trade capacities. Priority is given to Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) and proposals addressing challenges faced by women. Maximum funding per project is $40,000. Eligible countries include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Closing date for proposals is Jan 11, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 208193
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 160,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description:: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share.Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project. Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania |
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| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 4 | Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Synopsis 3 | Deadline extended until January 11, 2013. | |
| Synopsis 2 | All applications must include the SF 424 and be submitted to SCRPProposals@fas.usda.gov | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package
Package No: 1