The Department of Agriculture is offering the Methyl Bromide Transitions grant to provide support for transitioning away from the pesticide methyl bromide. This grant aims to fund research on alternative pest management strategies and methodologies to replace methyl bromide. Projects should focus on developing economically viable solutions for controlling pests previously managed with methyl bromide and include an economic analysis of the transition costs on a commercial scale. The deadline for applications is May 06, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 252812
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004511 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Methyl Bromide Transitions |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.303 — Integrated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) to the Methyl Bromide Transition (MBT) Competitive Grants Program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B. and Part VIII, E. for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The methyl bromide transitions program addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the scheduled phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and postharvest pests. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activity that will foster the adoption of these solutions. Projects should cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests for which methyl bromide has been the only effective pest control option. Research projects must address commodities with critical issues and include a focused economic analysis of the cost of implementing the transition on a commercial scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Methyl Bromide Transitions |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 252812 Full Announcement-1 -> 14_mbt_final to post.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.303 | PKG00194211 | Mar 20, 2014 | May 06, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
252812 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
252812 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
252812 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
252812 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
252812 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
252812 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
252812 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
252812 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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