The Department of Biotechnology is offering the Safe Genes Grant to develop biological tools ensuring secure exploration of advanced genome editing techniques and mitigating risks of engineered genetic hazards. The program aims at establishing safety measures for gene editing applications. Applications are open until November 17, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 288890
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-16-59 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Safe Genes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2016 NLT 4:00 pm ET |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2016 NLT 4:00 pm ET |
| Archive Date: | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Biological Technologies Office |
| Description: | The Safe Genes program will create biological capabilities that enable the safe pursuit of advanced genome editing applications and protect against potential engineered genetic threats. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FBO Posting |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
SafeGenes@darpa.mil Email:safegenes@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 288890 Full Announcement-DARPA-BAA-16-59 Safe Genes -> Attachment_4_DARPA-BAA-16-59_Budget_Template.pdf
Folder 288890 Full Announcement-DARPA-BAA-16-59 Safe Genes -> Attachment_1_Abstract_Executive_Summary_Slide_Template.pdf
Folder 288890 Full Announcement-DARPA-BAA-16-59 Safe Genes -> Attachment_2_FP_Executive_Summary_Slide_Template.pdf
Folder 288890 Full Announcement-DARPA-BAA-16-59 Safe Genes -> DARPA-BAA-16-59 FINAL.pdf
Folder 288890 Full Announcement-DARPA-BAA-16-59 Safe Genes -> Attachment_3_DARPA-BAA-16-59_Gantt_Chart_Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator SafeGenes@darpa.mil Email: safegenes@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00228137 | Sep 15, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
288890 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
288890 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
288890 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
288890 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
288890 RR_Budget10_1_3-1.3.pdf
288890 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_3-1.3.pdf
288890 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
288890 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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