The Department of Agriculture offers the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program to promote canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the United States. This grant aims to boost crop production by enhancing germplasm, refining planting and harvesting methods, and promptly sharing new insights with producers through Extension services. Proposals must include activities for extension, education, and communication to support the research objectives. Closing date for applications is April 17, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275099
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-004976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $768,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies and private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program will support the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the United States. The goal of the SACC program is to significantly increase crop production and/or acreage by developing and testing of superior germplasm, improving methods of planting, cultivation, and harvesting, and transferring new knowledge to producers (via Extension) as soon as practicable. Extension, education, and communication activities related to the research areas above must be addressed in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental and Alternative Competitive Grants 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified title. | Mar 12, 2015 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-004976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $768,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies and private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program will support the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the United States. The goal of the SACC program is to significantly increase crop production and/or acreage by developing and testing of superior germplasm, improving methods of planting, cultivation, and harvesting, and transferring new knowledge to producers (via Extension) as soon as practicable. Extension, education, and communication activities related to the research areas above must be addressed in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental and Alternative Competitive Grants 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-004976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supplemental and Alternative Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $768,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies and private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program will support the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the United States. The goal of the SACC program is to significantly increase crop production and/or acreage by developing and testing of superior germplasm, improving methods of planting, cultivation, and harvesting, and transferring new knowledge to producers (via Extension) as soon as practicable. Extension, education, and communication activities related to the research areas above must be addressed in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental and Alternative Competitive Grants 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 275099 Full Announcement-1 -> 15_sacc final 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.200 | PKG00215479 | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275099 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
275099 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
275099 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
275099 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
275099 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
275099 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
275099 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
275099 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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