The Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Lab, an initiative supported by USAID, is offering this significant grant opportunity to fund collaborative research on sorghum and millet. This grant is specifically designed to advance global food security by supporting innovative agricultural research into these crucial staple crops. The primary component, a Leader Award, offers a maximum funding level of $13,700,000, disbursed incrementally over a five-year period. Furthermore, cumulative Associate Awards can be issued during these five years, not exceeding an additional $10,000,000. This substantial funding aims to foster high-impact research that addresses challenges in food production and strengthens resilient food systems.
Opportunity ID: 214173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Lab: Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Grant application package. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | Grant Application Package for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications in response to this RFA may only be submitted by eligible U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The Leader Award will be for five years, with a maximum USAID funding level of $13,700,000 to be provided incrementally over that five-year period. In addition, the cumulative amount of Associate Awards issued during those five years will not exceed $10,000,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information on The Feed The Future Initiative |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Franklin Cooper
Contracts Specialist Phone 202-567-5017 Email:fcooper@usaid.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 214173 Full Announcement-1 -> sorghum and millet rfa-oaa-13-000003.pdf
Folder 214173 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> question answers for oaa jan 30 2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Franklin Cooper Contracts Specialist Phone 202-567-5017 Email: fcooper@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00161570 | Jan 22, 2013 | Mar 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
214173 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
214173 SF424B-1.1.pdf
214173 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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