This Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program is offering funding to advance agricultural practices and crop development. This grant is for the purpose of supporting comprehensive research, specifically focusing on creating superior germplasm and refining cultivation techniques. It also funds the establishment and dissemination of innovative methods for planting, harvesting, and processing various crops. A key objective is to facilitate the swift transition of applied research findings from experimental settings directly to practical on-farm application, ensuring immediate benefits for growers. For the 2008 fiscal year, particular emphasis will be placed on supporting vital Canola research, driving innovation in this important crop sector.
Opportunity ID: 46016
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-OP-002117 |
| 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 Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $780,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | SACC supports the development of superior germplasm, establishment and extension of various methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and transfer of such applied research from experimental sites to on farm practice as soon as practicable. FY 2008 funding will support Canola research. See RFA for a complete program description. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental and Alternative Crops RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 46016 Full Announcement-1 -> PAS-SACC_FinalRFAv.jj3-13-2009.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.200 | PKG00011056 | Mar 13, 2009 | Apr 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46016 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
46016 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
46016 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
46016 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
46016 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
46016 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
46016 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46016 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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