The Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Program offers competitive grants. This initiative seeks to develop innovative approaches addressing significant challenges in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production. This grant is designed to support efforts benefiting smallholder producers in food-insecure countries. Its primary purpose is to bolster agricultural resilience and improve livelihoods in critical regions, including many Feed the Future nations such as East and Southern Africa. By fostering research, the program aims to enhance common bean productivity, thereby contributing significantly to global food security.
Opportunity ID: 164373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBPR-003745 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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: | 10.327 — Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by eligible U.S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations. Award recipients may subcontract to U.S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security program for fiscal year (FY) 2012 is to develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production among small holder producers in food insecure countries. These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| A revised FY 2012 Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Program RFA was uploaded to correct the spelling of the Agency Contact’s name and e-mail address in Parts IV and VII of the RFA. | Apr 16, 2012 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBPR-003745 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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: | 10.327 — Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by eligible U.S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations. Award recipients may subcontract to U.S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security program for fiscal year (FY) 2012 is to develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production among small holder producers in food insecure countries. These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CBPR-003745 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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: | 10.327 — Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2012 LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by eligible U.S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations. Award recipients may subcontract to U.S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security program for fiscal year (FY) 2012 is to develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production among small holder producers in food insecure countries. These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 164373 Full Announcement-2 -> fy 2012 bpr 04 16 2012 (final).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.327 | PKG00116250 | Apr 13, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
164373 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
164373 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
164373 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
164373 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
164373 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
164373 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
164373 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
164373 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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