The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture are jointly offering a research funding opportunity. This grant aims to support genomics-based research focused on enhancing the use of biomass for bioenergy production. They seek proposals for fundamental plant research to enhance biomass characteristics, yield, and sustainability. Applicants are encouraged to utilize systems biology approaches to improve plant breeding efficiency or to predict desirable traits from genetic information. The deadline for applications is February 25, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 207833
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DE-FOA-0000770 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 81.049 — Office of Science Financial Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 24, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | DOE Eligibility Criteria: Applicants from U.S. Colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals are eligible to apply, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Researchers from other Federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA-0000770; if a formal application is encouraged, additional submission information will be provided.
USDA Eligibility Criteria: The Secretary may award grants to State agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities. Applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of Science |
| Description:: | The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), hereby announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. Systems biology approaches to identify genetic indicators enabling plants to be efficiently bred or manipulated, or research to predict phenotype from underlying genotype that could lead to improved feedstock characterization and sustainability are also encouraged. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 81.049 |
| Competition ID: | DE-FOA-0000770 |
| Competition Title: | Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00153050 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kimberlie Laing |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.2] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.2] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.049 | DE-FOA-0000770 | Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE | PKG00153050 | Nov 20, 2012 | Feb 27, 2013 | View | Kimberlie Laing | Organization and Individual Applicants |