This grant is specifically designed to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that are committed to varietal development and thorough testing, with the ultimate goal of producing high-quality potato varieties for commercial agricultural production. The program welcomes research utilizing both traditional classical breeding methodologies and contemporary biotechnological approaches to develop genetically improved potato varieties. Essential components of this research include rigorous evaluation, comprehensive screening, and extensive testing, where all these aspects must directly support and contribute to the successful development of new, superior potato varieties. The overarching purpose is to enhance global potato cultivation through scientific innovation, delivering robust and commercially viable potato cultivars.
Opportunity ID: 235223
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SRGP-004288 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,238,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,238,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, as amended (16 USC 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using classical breeding and/or biotechnological approaches to develop improved potato varieties. Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 235223 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_potato research.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.200 | PKG00178397 | May 21, 2013 | Jun 25, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235223 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
235223 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
235223 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
235223 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
235223 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
235223 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
235223 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
235223 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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