The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is offering the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) grant to reduce global poverty and hunger. This grant supports applied scientific research, extension, or education projects focused on challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. Smallholders are defined as those owning or leasing less than 124 acres (50 hectares) for subsistence or cash crop farming. Proposals should address improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional/global trade capacities. All projects must utilize scientific knowledge for practical solutions and include foreign collaborations. Funding is available up to $40,000 for a maximum two-year duration. Priority is given to Minority Serving Institutions, proposals focused on challenges faced by women, and those with cost-share. Eligible countries include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
Opportunity ID: 208193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2013 Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share.Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project. Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania |
| Link to Additional Information: | Foreign Agricultural Service Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jamilah Fagbene Phone 202-720-3160
Khaliaka Meardry 202-731-6191 Email:Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. | Mar 22, 2013 | |
| Deadline extended until January 11, 2013. | Mar 22, 2013 | |
| All applications must include the SF 424 and be submitted to SCRPProposals@fas.usda.gov | Jan 03, 2013 | |
| Nov 28, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2013 Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Notification of grant awards will be sent pending FY13 agency appropriation for SCRP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share.Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project. Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania |
| Link to Additional Information: | Foreign Agricultural Service Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jamilah Fagbene Phone 202-720-3160
Khaliaka Meardry 202-731-6191 Email:Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share.Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project. Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania |
| Link to Additional Information: | Foreign Agricultural Service Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jamilah Fagbene Phone 202-720-3160
Khaliaka Meardry 202-731-6191 Email:Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies. All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share.Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project.
Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania |
| Link to Additional Information: | Foreign Agricultural Service Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jamilah Fagbene Phone 202-720-3160
Khaliaka Meardry 202-731-6191 Email:Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRP-2013-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Cooperation Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Cost – Reimbursable Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.961 — Scientific Cooperation and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The objective of SCRP is to reduce global poverty and hunger by supporting applied scientific research, extension, or education projects that aim to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in emerging economies.
All proposals should focus on addressing agricultural challenges to smallholders. The definition of smallholders differs between countries and agro-ecological zones. For the purposes of this announcement smallholders, as defined by the World Bank, are farmers that own or lease less than 124 acres of land (less than 50 hectares). This land must be used to support subsistence or cash crop farming. All proposals should address one of the three focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. All proposals should also utilize the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to these challenges. All proposals must include foreign collaborations and may not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards. Priority consideration will be given to: Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Proposals focused on challenges faced by women, Proposals with cost-share. Total funding per project may not exceed $40,000 for duration of project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Foreign Agricultural Service Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jamilah Fagbene Phone 202-720-3160
Khaliaka Meardry 202-731-6191 Email:Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 208193 Full Announcement-1 -> scrp fy13 rfa.pdf
Folder 208193 Other Supporting Documents-SF 424 1 -> sf424.pdf
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