Opportunity ID: 323856

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-007072
Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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: 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jan 23, 2020
Last Updated Date: Feb 24, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020
FY 2021: February 24, 2021

Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021
Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020FY 2021: February 24, 2021Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants for the BRAG meet the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview (https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/grants-overview ) provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. These organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals excluding humans. Investigations on the effects of both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

Link to Additional Information: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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
Replaced Funding Opportunity Announcement to change language on page 20 regarding number of pages allowed in Project Description. Feb 24, 2020
created link to electronic@nifa.usda.gov Jan 23, 2020
Added email link. Jan 23, 2020
Jan 23, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-007072
Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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: 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jan 23, 2020
Last Updated Date: Feb 24, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020
FY 2021: February 24, 2021

Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021
Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020FY 2021: February 24, 2021Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants for the BRAG meet the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview (https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/grants-overview ) provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. These organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals excluding humans. Investigations on the effects of both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

Link to Additional Information: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-007072
Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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: 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jan 23, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 23, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020FY 2021: February 24, 2021Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants for the BRAG meet the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview (https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/grants-overview ) provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. These organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals excluding humans. Investigations on the effects of both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

Link to Additional Information: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-007072
Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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: 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 23, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 23, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020FY 2021: February 24, 2021Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants for the BRAG meet the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview (https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/grants-overview ) provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. These organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals excluding humans. Investigations on the effects of both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

Link to Additional Information: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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-BRAP-007072
Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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: 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 23, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jan 23, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2020 FY 2020: March 18, 2020
FY 2021: February 24, 2021

Letter of Intent Deadline: February 12, 2020; January 21, 2021
Note: Letter of Intent encouraged but not required

Archive Date: Apr 17, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants for the BRAG meet the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview (https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/grants-overview ) provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. These organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals excluding humans. Investigations on the effects of both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

Link to Additional Information: Biotechnology Risk Assessment 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

Folder 323856 Full Announcement-USDA-NIFA-BRAP-007072 -> 20_Biotechnol_18-modified-2.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
10.219 PKG00257893 Jan 23, 2020 Mar 18, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

323856 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf

323856 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf

323856 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

323856 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

323856 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

323856 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

323856 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

323856 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf

323856 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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