This Crop Protection and Pest Management Program grant addresses high-priority pest issues through integrated pest management (IPM) approaches across state, regional, and national levels. It supports projects ensuring food security and effectively responding to societal pest challenges with comprehensive IPM solutions. The program emphasizes economically viable, ecologically prudent, and human-safe IPM practices. It also focuses on leveraging new technologies for emerging and existing pest concerns. The grant’s objective is to foster effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM strategies, crucial for maintaining agricultural productivity and fostering healthy communities.
Opportunity ID: 337255
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CPPM-008761 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.329 — Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities, as defined in 7 USC 3103, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Crop Protection and Pest Management program is to address high priority issues related to pests and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional and national levels. The CPPM program supports projects that will ensure food security and respond effectively to other major societal pest management challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches that are economically viable, ecologically prudent, and safe for human health. The CPPM program addresses IPM challenges for emerging issues and existing priority pest concerns that can be addressed more effectively with new and emerging technologies. The outcomes of the CPPM program are effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM practices and strategies needed to maintain agricultural productivity and healthy communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 337255 Full Announcement-FY 2022 CPPM RFA -> FY22-CPPM-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.329 | PKG00271242 | Jan 06, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337255 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337255 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
337255 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
337255 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
337255 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
337255 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
337255 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
337255 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
337255 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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