The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is offering grants via its Foundational Program. This grant supports research critical for establishing knowledge to solve current and future societal challenges. The program focuses on six priority areas: Plant Health and Production; Animal Health and Production; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Single-function Research Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of these specific priorities.
Opportunity ID: 63213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 420 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see the AFRI RFA for more information on program area specific deadlines. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see Part I.C. of current Foundational Program RFA for program area specific deadlines. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 08, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $78,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The list above is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Foundational Program RFA for eligibility requirements. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Foundational Program is offered to support research grants in the six AFRI priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Single-function Research Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Foundational Program RFA for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative RFA Page |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction to available funding. | Jan 07, 2011 | |
| Updated closing date. | Jan 07, 2011 | |
| Jan 07, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 420 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see the AFRI RFA for more information on program area specific deadlines. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see Part I.C. of current Foundational Program RFA for program area specific deadlines. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 08, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $78,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The list above is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Foundational Program RFA for eligibility requirements. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Foundational Program is offered to support research grants in the six AFRI priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Single-function Research Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Foundational Program RFA for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative RFA Page |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 420 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see the AFRI RFA for more information on program area specific deadlines. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 08, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $262,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Part III. A. of the RFA for more information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Foundational Program is offered to support research grants in the six AFRI priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Single-function Research Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Foundational Program RFA for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative RFA Page |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 420 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 23, 2011 Multiple closing dates: Please see the AFRI RFA for more information on program area specific deadlines. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $262,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Part III. A. of the RFA for more information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Foundational Program is offered to support research grants in the six AFRI priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Single-function Research Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants are expected to address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Foundational Program RFA for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative RFA Page |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 63213 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_afri_foundational_final_1-7-11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00026031 | Jan 07, 2011 | Jun 08, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
63213 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
63213 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
63213 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
63213 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
63213 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
63213 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
63213 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
63213 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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