This grant, offered by the USDA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program, is for the crucial purpose of generating new scientific information concerning the environmental introduction of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. This includes a wide range of life forms such as plants, microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, and other animals, excluding humans. The program aims to support research that helps Federal regulatory agencies make informed, science-based decisions regarding the effects of GE organisms on both managed and natural environments. Ultimately, this grant will provide vital scientific data to address critical regulatory issues surrounding biotechnology.
Opportunity ID: 249123
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-004388 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program |
| 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: | 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 Letters of Intent (LOI) are required and must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 17, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2014 Letters of Intent (LOI) are required and must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 17, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any United States public or private research or educational institution or organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program |
| 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 249123 Full Announcement-1 -> 14_biotechnology risk assessment.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.219 | PKG00190963 | Dec 11, 2013 | Mar 19, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
249123 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
249123 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
249123 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
249123 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
249123 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
249123 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
249123 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
249123 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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