The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) Program offers funding to generate crucial new scientific information for Federal regulatory agencies. This grant is designed to support research enabling informed, science-based decisions regarding the effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment. Investigations cover a wide spectrum of GE entities, including plants, microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and viruses, along with arthropods, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals (excluding humans). Research is relevant for assessing impacts on both managed and natural environments, providing essential data on potential ecological effects. The BRAG Program’s objective is to equip regulatory bodies with robust scientific insights, directly relevant to addressing complex regulatory issues associated with GE organisms.
Opportunity ID: 212235
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-004069 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2013 In FY 2013, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception of conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2013. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2013 In FY 2013, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception of conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2013. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any United States public or private research or educational institution or organization. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an 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 BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modified language on Page 17 to read | Dec 21, 2012 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-004069 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2013 In FY 2013, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception of conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2013. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2013 In FY 2013, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception of conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2013. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any United States public or private research or educational institution or organization. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an 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 BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants 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-BRAP-004069 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2013 In FY 2013, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception of conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2013. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any United States public or private research or educational institution or organization. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an 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 BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 212235 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013 brag rfa_ready to post 12 20 2012.pdf
Folder 212235 Full Announcement-2 -> 2013 brag rfa_modification 12 21 2012.pdf
Folder 212235 Full Announcement-3 -> brag_2013_ rfa_mod_1 24 13.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.219 | PKG00157070 | Dec 20, 2012 | Mar 21, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
212235 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
212235 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
212235 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
212235 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
212235 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
212235 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
212235 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
212235 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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