Opportunity ID: 323147

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Jul 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 20, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Grantor adjusted close date. Jul 17, 2020
Grantor added an additional program area priority for applications. Dec 18, 2019
The RFA was updated with changes in some application deadlines. Please see the RFA for the programs that were affected. Dec 18, 2019
RFA modifications for contacts and other info. Page numbers of modifications listed on the title page. Dec 18, 2019
Grantor added additional due dates to synopsis for clarity. Dec 18, 2019
Add additional due dates. Dec 18, 2019
Dec 18, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Jul 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 20, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Apr 16, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Mar 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Mar 09, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 18, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020 Agricultural Innovation through Gene Editing – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – February 19, 2020; Agricultural Microbiomes – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – March 10, 2020; All Conference Grants – Letter of Intent required, Letter of Intent Deadline – Minimum of 135 days before the conference begins; Application Deadline Dates – Dates vary by program area priority, see Program Area Descriptions for additional information (See Part I, C.).
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 18, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-007052
Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
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: Dec 18, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 18, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2020
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $192,600,000
Award Ceiling:
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 eligible entities. 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.

Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified in the RFA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific details.

Link to Additional Information: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science 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

Folder 323147 Full Announcement-FY 2020 AFRI Foundational -> FY-2020-AFRI-Foundational-and-Applied-Science-RFA-modified-4-16-2020.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 PKG00257195 Dec 18, 2019 Jul 20, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

323147 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf

323147 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf

323147 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf

323147 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

323147 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

323147 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

323147 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

323147 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

323147 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf

323147 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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