The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office are offering the Biomass Research and Development Initiative grant to support the development of a biomass-based industry in the United States. This grant, established under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, focuses on feedstocks development, biofuels and biobased products development, and biofuels development analysis. Collaboration between the USDA and DOE aims to advance research in these technical areas, fostering innovation and sustainability in the bioenergy sector. Applications are accepted until July 27, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 274814
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-9008-004957 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biomass Research and Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.312 — Biomass Research and Development Initiative Competitive Grants Program (BRDI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2015 Concept Paper Due Date: 03/27/2015, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Full Application Due Date: 7/27/2015, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2015 Concept Paper Due Date: 03/27/2015, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Full Application Due Date: 7/27/2015, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All entities listed under Section 9008(e)(5) of FSRIA, as amended (7 U.S.C. 8108(e)(5)), are eligible to apply. Eligible entities are: (A) An institution of higher education; (B) A National Laboratory; (C) A Federal research agency; (D) A State research agency; (E) A private sector entity; (F) A nonprofit organization; or (G) A consortium of 2 or more entities described in (A) through (F) above. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The USDA’s, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment (IBCE) and the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Golden Field Office, Bioenergy Technologies Office announce the interagency Program to support the development of a biomass-based industry in the United States, as originally established in Section 9001(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246), re-authorized the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) financial assistance program by amending section 9008 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), as amended, (Pub. L. 107-171) (7 U.S.C. 8108). Collaboration between DOE and USDA on BRDI is directed under section 9008(e)(1) of FSRIA, as amended. Additionally, DOE provides funds guided by certain administrative provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Section 9008(e)(3) of FSRIA provides direction and guidance on the technical areas as described in BRDI. The technical areas are: (A) Feedstocks development, (B) Biofuels and biobased products development, and (C) Biofuels development analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biomass Research and Development Initiative |
| 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 274814 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 15 biomass_final version_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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.312 | PKG00215206 | Feb 26, 2015 | Jul 27, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
274814 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
274814 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
274814 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
274814 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
274814 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
274814 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
274814 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
274814 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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