This department is offering the Alfalfa and Forage Research Program to support research in improving efficiency and sustainability of forage production systems. Projects focusing on enhancing alfalfa yield, persistence, harvesting, and quality are encouraged. By fostering collaborative efforts across organizations and states, this grant aims to address national science priorities in the forage industry. Applications for FY 2016 are sought to advance alfalfa forage and seed production in areas such as nutrient management, stress reduction, harvesting optimization, and breeding for improved yields. Deadline for submissions is April 13, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281267
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-005656 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.330 — Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by (1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) Colleges and universities; (3) University research foundations; (4) Other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies; (6) National laboratories; (7) Private organizations or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | AFRP supports integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer to improve the efficiency and sustainability of conventional and organic forage production systems. AFRP encourages projects that establish multi-disciplinary networks to address priority national or regional science needs of the forage industry. By bringing together expertise from multiple organizations and states, these projects will have greater impact and will enhance the effectiveness of limited state, federal and industry resources. In FY 2016, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. NIFA is soliciting applications for the FY 2016 under the following areas: 1.Improving alfalfa forage yield and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management; |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 281267 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 2016 Alfalfa and Forage Research_to POST.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.330 | PKG00220715 | Feb 01, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281267 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
281267 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
281267 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
281267 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
281267 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
281267 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
281267 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
281267 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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