The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program is offering this grant to address critical needs within the specialty crop industry. This grant supports research and extension projects vital for sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic systems. The focus is on key national, regional, and multi-state challenges. Projects must align with one of five core areas: improving crop characteristics; combating pests and diseases, including pollinator threats; enhancing production efficiency, handling, processing, and profitability; fostering new innovations and technology; and developing methods for preventing, detecting, monitoring, controlling, and responding to food safety hazards.
Opportunity ID: 329886
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SCRI-007952 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.309 — Specialty Crop Research Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible ApplicantsPre-applications may only be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.For those new to Federal financial assistance, a grants overview page is available on the NIFA website. This page includes information about free Grants 101 Training and other resources that are highly recommended for those seeking an understanding of Federal awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| 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:Policy@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Matching Requirement Changed, No Match Required. | Jan 13, 2021 | |
| Updated award floor. | Nov 19, 2020 | |
| Nov 19, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SCRI-007952 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.309 — Specialty Crop Research Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible ApplicantsPre-applications may only be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.For those new to Federal financial assistance, a grants overview page is available on the NIFA website. This page includes information about free Grants 101 Training and other resources that are highly recommended for those seeking an understanding of Federal awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| 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:Policy@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SCRI-007952 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.309 — Specialty Crop Research Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible ApplicantsPre-applications may only be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.For those new to Federal financial assistance, a grants overview page is available on the NIFA website. This page includes information about free Grants 101 Training and other resources that are highly recommended for those seeking an understanding of Federal awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| 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:Policy@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SCRI-007952 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.309 — Specialty Crop Research Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible Applicants Pre-applications may only be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities. For those new to Federal financial assistance, a grants overview page is available on the NIFA website. This page includes information about free Grants 101 Training and other resources that are highly recommended for those seeking an understanding of Federal awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Applications |
| 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:Policy@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 329886 Full Announcement-FY2021-SCRI-Pre-App-Mod-RFA -> FY-2021-SCRI-Pre-App-Mod-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: Policy@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.309 | PKG00264168 | Nov 19, 2020 | Jan 26, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329886 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
329886 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
329886 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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