This grant, offered by the Special Research Grants Program, aims to fund potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research focused on varietal development and testing. The primary objective is the creation of new or improved potato varieties. Supported research will utilize both traditional and biotechnological genetic approaches for varietal enhancement. Projects must include aspects of evaluation, screening, and testing that directly contribute to or complement the development of these improved varieties. This grant is for researchers committed to advancing potato agriculture through genetic innovation and producing new, viable potato varieties.
Opportunity ID: 46330
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-SRGP-002156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Research Grants Program: Potato Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, as amended (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. IMPORTANT! See RFA for specific eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research that focuses on varietal development/testing and whose output will be or include potato varieties. As used herein, varietal development/testing is research using traditional and biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato variety(ies). Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support or complement the development of improved varieties. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Potato Research 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 46330 Full Announcement-1 -> 09_potato.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 | PKG00011267 | Mar 26, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46330 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
46330 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
46330 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
46330 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
46330 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
46330 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
46330 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46330 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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