The OFDA is offering this grant to fund innovative methods or research programs focused on designing and developing sustainable and scalable seed storage models for vulnerable populations. This grant aims to support culturally acceptable solutions that build upon traditional seed storage methods and do not require prolonged external input. While proposals for community-level storage methods will be considered, a strong preference is given to systems that are functional and sustainable at the household level. Proposals for conventional seed banks are generally not eligible. The initiative seeks to empower local communities with self-reliant seed preservation strategies.
Opportunity ID: 78873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-OFDA-11-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project Leading to Design and Development of Sustainable, Scalable Farmer or Community Seed Storage Models for Vulnerable Populations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | Under this APS, OFDA is specifically looking for innovative methods or research programs, preferably building upon traditional seed storage methods that are culturally acceptable and do not require long-term input from an outside source. While proposals that focus on community-level storage methods will be considered, preference will be given to systems that are functional and sustainable at the household level. Proposals for conventional seed banks will generally not be considered. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV
Email:OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 78873 Full Announcement-1 -> aps_ofda-11-00005 seed storage.pdf
Folder 78873 Other Supporting Documents-Questions & Answers 1 -> aps seeds 2010 q a.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV
Email: OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00040230 | May 16, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
78873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
78873 SF424D-1.1.pdf
78873 SF424C-1.0.pdf
78873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
78873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
78873 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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