The Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) is offering this grant for fiscal year 2017 to significantly advance the field of alfalfa and forage. This grant is purposed to increase forage and seed yields, and enhance overall forage quality. Funding will also improve harvest and storage systems for both forage and seed. A key objective is developing innovative methods to estimate forage yield and quality, aiding marketing and reducing producer risks. Furthermore, the program encourages exploring new and novel uses for alfalfa. This is an integrated research and extension program, fostering comprehensive sector advancements.
Opportunity ID: 292863
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006285 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.330 — Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by (1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) Colleges and universities; (3) University research foundations; (4) Other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies; (6) National laboratories; (7) Private organizations or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2017 to increase forage and seed yields and forage quality; improve forage and seed harvest and storage systems; develop methods to estimate forage yield and quality to support marketing and reduce producer risks; and explore new and novel uses for alfalfa. This is an integrated research and extension program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alfalfa and Forage Research 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 292863 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY 2017 alfalfa_final.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.330 | PKG00231702 | Mar 30, 2017 | May 01, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292863 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
292863 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
292863 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
292863 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
292863 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
292863 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
292863 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292863 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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