This grant is for supporting innovative projects aimed at enhancing U.S. food security by reducing pre and post-harvest crop and livestock losses. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) seeks proposals developing sustainable, integrated management strategies against diseases, insects, and weeds to maintain or improve product quality and production efficiency. Projects should address the entire food system, from production to consumption, and must integrate social, economic, and behavioral aspects of food security. Eligible formats include Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, FASE Grants, and workshops or conferences.
Opportunity ID: 227414
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004192 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2013 For FY 2013, the Reducing Crop and Livestock Losses Program Area requires a Letter of Intent for submission of an application. For the Food Security Conference or Workshop Program Area, a Letter of Intent is encouraged but not required. Refer to the Program Area Description beginning in Part I, C (page 4) to determine if a Letter of Intent is required for a specific Program Area. Refer to Part IV, A (Page 17) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2013 For FY 2013, the Reducing Crop and Livestock Losses Program Area requires a Letter of Intent for submission of an application. For the Food Security Conference or Workshop Program Area, a Letter of Intent is encouraged but not required. Refer to the Program Area Description beginning in Part I, C (page 4) to determine if a Letter of Intent is required for a specific Program Area. Refer to Part IV, A (Page 17) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is linked to the project type requested in Program Area Descriptions beginning in Part I, C. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. Eligible institutions for Conference Projects are described in paragraph #1 below. Eligible institutions for multi-functional Integrated Projects are described in paragraph #2 below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | For FY 2013, it is anticipated that approximately $5 million will be made available to support new awards within the Food Security Challenge Area of AFRI. In FY 2013, only proposals that focus on reducing crop and livestock losses in U.S. agricultural systems will be considered for funding. Proposed projects should develop and extend sustainable, integrated management strategies that reduce pre and post-harvest losses caused by diseases, insects, and weeds in crop and animal production systems, while maintaining or improving product quality and production efficiency. Proposals should aim to develop approaches for managing losses throughout the whole food system (production, harvesting, storage, processing, distribution, and consumption), and should address the social, economic, and behavioral aspects of food security. Project types supported by AFRI within this Challenge Area will propose multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, and conferences and/or workshops. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Award information updated | Mar 20, 2013 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004192 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2013 For FY 2013, the Reducing Crop and Livestock Losses Program Area requires a Letter of Intent for submission of an application. For the Food Security Conference or Workshop Program Area, a Letter of Intent is encouraged but not required. Refer to the Program Area Description beginning in Part I, C (page 4) to determine if a Letter of Intent is required for a specific Program Area. Refer to Part IV, A (Page 17) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2013 For FY 2013, the Reducing Crop and Livestock Losses Program Area requires a Letter of Intent for submission of an application. For the Food Security Conference or Workshop Program Area, a Letter of Intent is encouraged but not required. Refer to the Program Area Description beginning in Part I, C (page 4) to determine if a Letter of Intent is required for a specific Program Area. Refer to Part IV, A (Page 17) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is linked to the project type requested in Program Area Descriptions beginning in Part I, C. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. Eligible institutions for Conference Projects are described in paragraph #1 below. Eligible institutions for multi-functional Integrated Projects are described in paragraph #2 below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | For FY 2013, it is anticipated that approximately $5 million will be made available to support new awards within the Food Security Challenge Area of AFRI. In FY 2013, only proposals that focus on reducing crop and livestock losses in U.S. agricultural systems will be considered for funding. Proposed projects should develop and extend sustainable, integrated management strategies that reduce pre and post-harvest losses caused by diseases, insects, and weeds in crop and animal production systems, while maintaining or improving product quality and production efficiency. Proposals should aim to develop approaches for managing losses throughout the whole food system (production, harvesting, storage, processing, distribution, and consumption), and should address the social, economic, and behavioral aspects of food security. Project types supported by AFRI within this Challenge Area will propose multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, and conferences and/or workshops. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004192 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2013 For FY 2013, the Reducing Crop and Livestock Losses Program Area requires a Letter of Intent for submission of an application. For the Food Security Conference or Workshop Program Area, a Letter of Intent is encouraged but not required. Refer to the Program Area Description beginning in Part I, C (page 4) to determine if a Letter of Intent is required for a specific Program Area. Refer to Part IV, A (Page 17) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is linked to the project type requested in Program Area Descriptions beginning in Part I, C. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. Eligible institutions for Conference Projects are described in paragraph #1 below. Eligible institutions for multi-functional Integrated Projects are described in paragraph #2 below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | For FY 2013, it is anticipated that approximately $5 million will be made available to support new awards within the Food Security Challenge Area of AFRI. In FY 2013, only proposals that focus on reducing crop and livestock losses in U.S. agricultural systems will be considered for funding. Proposed projects should develop and extend sustainable, integrated management strategies that reduce pre and post-harvest losses caused by diseases, insects, and weeds in crop and animal production systems, while maintaining or improving product quality and production efficiency. Proposals should aim to develop approaches for managing losses throughout the whole food system (production, harvesting, storage, processing, distribution, and consumption), and should address the social, economic, and behavioral aspects of food security. Project types supported by AFRI within this Challenge Area will propose multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, and conferences and/or workshops. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food Security |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 227414 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 afri food security final_to_post _03 18 2013 final final.pdf
Folder 227414 Full Announcement-2 -> 13_afri_food_security_ modification_4.24.2013.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00170711 | Mar 18, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227414 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
227414 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
227414 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
227414 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
227414 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
227414 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
227414 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
227414 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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