The Department of Agriculture is offering the Alfalfa Growth Enhancement Grant to promote research and extension projects aimed at increasing alfalfa forage or seed yields, improving forage quality, and enhancing profitability. Applicants can submit proposals for FY 2019 to support region-based initiatives that expand the usage and acreage of alfalfa. The closing date for applications is April 19, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312601
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System 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 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application due date changed to April 19, 2019. | Mar 18, 2019 | |
| Modification on page 18 of the RFA to correct indirect cost language (3/12/2019) | Feb 05, 2019 | |
| Correction to the cost-sharing and matching language. | Mar 12, 2019 | |
| Title of the program changed. | Feb 08, 2019 | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding amount corrected. | Feb 08, 2019 | |
| CFDA Number corrected. | Feb 05, 2019 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System 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 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $21,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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:(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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006691 |
| 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: | 10.303 — Integrated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $21,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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: (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: |
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2019 will support region-based, integrated research and extension projects to expand the use and acreage of alfalfa through increased alfalfa forage or seed yields, forage quality, and profitability. |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 312601 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY 2019 Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System-REVISED.pdf
Folder 312601 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY 2019 Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System-REVISED2.pdf
Folder 312601 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY19 Alfalfa and Forage Reseach RFA.pdf
Folder 312601 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY 2019 Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System.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 | PKG00248104 | Feb 05, 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312601 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
312601 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
312601 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
312601 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
312601 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
312601 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
312601 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
312601 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
312601 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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