The USDA Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program aims to enhance canola cultivation as a viable alternative crop in the United States. The program focuses on boosting crop production through advanced germplasm development, improved planting techniques, and efficient harvesting methods. Additionally, dissemination of new findings to farmers through Extension services is essential. Proposals must include education and communication strategies in alignment with the research goals. The deadline for submissions is May 08, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 253457
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-004516 |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $780,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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, 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 Crops 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
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Related Documents
Folder 253457 Full Announcement-1 -> 14_sacc.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 | PKG00194792 | Apr 04, 2014 | May 08, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
253457 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
253457 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
253457 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
253457 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
253457 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
253457 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
253457 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
253457 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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