The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant to support critical work addressing climate change. As NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program, AFRI aims to achieve significant, measurable outcomes through research, education, and extension activities. This specific grant opportunity is part of AFRI’s focus on societal challenge areas, with climate change being a key priority. While AFRI broadly supports six priority areas, including plant and animal health, food safety, and natural resources, this particular Request for Applications specifically targets projects contributing to solutions for climate change. This grant is for eligible applicants seeking to develop innovative solutions and enhance understanding in this vital environmental domain.
Opportunity ID: 53032
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Climate Change |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Climate Change |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agricultures (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses Climate Change. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modifications to RFA document are identified on cover page. No changes to deadline dates or Project amounts have been made. | Mar 30, 2010 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Climate Change |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Climate Change |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agricultures (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses Climate Change. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change |
| 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-AFRI-003038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Climate Change |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Climate Change |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agricultures (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses Climate Change. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change |
| 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 53032 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 10_afri_climate.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00017383 | Mar 22, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53032 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
53032 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
53032 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
53032 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
53032 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
53032 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
53032 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
53032 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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