This NIFA grant is for promoting transformational changes within the U.S. food and agriculture system. It seeks visionary applications using a systems approach, focusing on key USDA Science Blueprint themes: sustainable agricultural intensification, agricultural climate adaptation, value-added innovation, and food and nutrition translation. The purpose of this initiative is to significantly enhance the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible agricultural products. Projects should also foster economic development and rural prosperity across America. Applicants must demonstrate current needs while anticipating future social, cultural, economic, health, and environmental impacts. Ultimately, the work proposed should yield broad societal benefits, improving quality of life for all involved in the agricultural value chain.
Opportunity ID: 329768
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007892 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible ApplicantsApplications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below.1. Research, Education or Extension ProjectsEligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include:a) State Agricultural Experiment Station;b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher);c) university research foundations;d) other research institutions and organizations;e) Federal agencies;f) national laboratories;g) private organizations or corporations;h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; andi) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h).Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations.2. Integrated ProjectsEligible applicants for Integrated Projects include:a) colleges and universities;b) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; andc) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA’s Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page).For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state whichi) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;ii) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded;iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; andv) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program.233. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement GrantsPart II, C(2) of this RFA contains the eligibility details for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Note that under FASE program, Strengthening Coordinated Agricultural Project and Strengthening Standard Grants are solicited in this RFA.Applicants must respond to the program area priorities and deadlines found in Part I, C of this RFA. Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award (see Part III, B). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Applications to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) Request for Applications (RFA) must focus on approaches that promote transformational changes in the U.S. food and agriculture system. NIFA seeks creative and visionary applications that take a systems approach for projects focused on the themes in the USDA Science Blueprint: (1) sustainable agricultural intensification; (2) agricultural climate adaptation; (3) value-added innovation; and/or (4) food and nutrition translation. These projects are expected to significantly improve the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible agricultural products, while fostering economic development and rural prosperity in America. These approaches must demonstrate current needs and anticipate future social, cultural, behavioral, economic, health, and environmental impacts. Additionally, the outcomes of the work being proposed should result in societal benefits, including promotion of rural prosperity and enhancement of quality of life for all those involved in food and agricultural value chains from production to utilization and consumption. See AFRI SAS RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Customer service business Hours 24/7, except federal holidays. Email:policy@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update award floor and additional information description. | Nov 10, 2020 | |
| Nov 09, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007892 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible ApplicantsApplications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below.1. Research, Education or Extension ProjectsEligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include:a) State Agricultural Experiment Station;b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher);c) university research foundations;d) other research institutions and organizations;e) Federal agencies;f) national laboratories;g) private organizations or corporations;h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; andi) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h).Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations.2. Integrated ProjectsEligible applicants for Integrated Projects include:a) colleges and universities;b) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; andc) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA’s Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page).For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state whichi) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;ii) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded;iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; andv) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program.233. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement GrantsPart II, C(2) of this RFA contains the eligibility details for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Note that under FASE program, Strengthening Coordinated Agricultural Project and Strengthening Standard Grants are solicited in this RFA.Applicants must respond to the program area priorities and deadlines found in Part I, C of this RFA. Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award (see Part III, B). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Applications to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) Request for Applications (RFA) must focus on approaches that promote transformational changes in the U.S. food and agriculture system. NIFA seeks creative and visionary applications that take a systems approach for projects focused on the themes in the USDA Science Blueprint: (1) sustainable agricultural intensification; (2) agricultural climate adaptation; (3) value-added innovation; and/or (4) food and nutrition translation. These projects are expected to significantly improve the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible agricultural products, while fostering economic development and rural prosperity in America. These approaches must demonstrate current needs and anticipate future social, cultural, behavioral, economic, health, and environmental impacts. Additionally, the outcomes of the work being proposed should result in societal benefits, including promotion of rural prosperity and enhancement of quality of life for all those involved in food and agricultural value chains from production to utilization and consumption. See AFRI SAS RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Customer service business Hours 24/7, except federal holidays. Email:policy@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007892 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible Applicants Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below. 1. Research, Education or Extension Projects Eligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include: a) State Agricultural Experiment Station; b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); c) university research foundations; d) other research institutions and organizations; e) Federal agencies; f) national laboratories; g) private organizations or corporations; h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and i) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. 2. Integrated Projects Eligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) colleges and universities; b) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; and c) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA’s Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page). For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state which i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; ii) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program. 23 3. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement Grants Part II, C(2) of this RFA contains the eligibility details for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Note that under FASE program, Strengthening Coordinated Agricultural Project and Strengthening Standard Grants are solicited in this RFA. Applicants must respond to the program area priorities and deadlines found in Part I, C of this RFA. Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award (see Part III, B). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Applications to the FY 2019 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) Request for Applications (RFA) must focus on approaches that promote transformational changes in the U.S. food and agriculture system. NIFA seeks creative and visionary applications that take a systems approach, and that will significantly improve the supply of abundant, affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible food, while providing sustainable opportunities for expansion of the bioeconomy through novel animal, crop, and forest products and supporting technologies. These approaches must demonstrate current and future social, behavioral, economic, health, and environmental impacts. Additionally, the outcomes of the work being proposed must result in societal benefits, including promotion of rural prosperity and enhancement of quality of life for those involved in food and agricultural value chains from production to utilization and consumption. See AFRI SAS RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Customer service business Hours 24/7, except federal holidays. Email:policy@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 329768 Full Announcement-FY2021-AFRI-SAS-RFA -> FY21-AFRI-SAS-RFA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Customer service business Hours 24/7, except federal holidays. Email: policy@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00264032 | Nov 09, 2020 | Jul 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329768 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
329768 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf
329768 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
329768 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
329768 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
329768 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
329768 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
329768 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
329768 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
329768 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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