This Department of Agriculture grant, known as the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP), provides vital financial assistance to eligible institutions. Its primary purpose is to support the development and enhancement of agricultural research facilities. Funds can be utilized for a range of improvements, including the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of facilities dedicated to conducting research in food and agricultural sciences. This grant is specifically designed to bolster the infrastructure crucial for advancing critical studies within these vital fields, ensuring institutions have the necessary resources to conduct impactful research and contribute to agricultural innovation.
Opportunity ID: 348363
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-010063 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Facilities Act Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.246 — Research Facilities Act Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RFAP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applicants must be eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program as program (as defined in section 7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
RFAP is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields of food and agricultural sciences (as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, see Appendix III for definition). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating Matching Requirements | May 24, 2023 | |
| May 24, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-010063 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Facilities Act Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.246 — Research Facilities Act Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the RFAP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applicants must be eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program as program (as defined in section 7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
RFAP is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields of food and agricultural sciences (as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, see Appendix III for definition). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-010063 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Facilities Act Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.246 — Research Facilities Act Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the RFAP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applicants must be eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program as program (as defined in section 7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
RFAP is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying institutions for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities to conduct research in the fields of food and agricultural sciences (as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, see Appendix III for definition). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 348363 Full Announcement-FY23-RFAP-MOD1-RFA -> FY23-RFAP-RFA-508-MOD1.pdf
Folder 348363 Full Announcement-FY23-RFAP-RFA -> FY23-RFAP-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.246 | PKG00281874 | May 24, 2023 | Jul 07, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348363 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
348363 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
348363 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
348363 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
348363 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
348363 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
348363 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
348363 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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