This grant, offered by the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program, aims to significantly advance canola as a vital supplemental and alternative crop across the United States. Its primary purpose is to bolster national crop production and acreage. Funding will support comprehensive research initiatives, including the development and rigorous testing of superior canola germplasm. Furthermore, the program seeks to innovate and refine methods for planting, cultivation, and harvesting to enhance efficiency and yield. A crucial component of this grant is the rapid transfer of new knowledge and best practices to producers through effective Extension, education, and communication activities. Proposals must thoroughly integrate these outreach strategies to ensure practical applicability and widespread adoption of research findings.
Opportunity ID: 233294
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-004269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.200 — Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $780,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by colleges and universities, other Federal agencies and private sector entities. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive (SACC) Grants Program will support the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the United States. The goal of the SACC program is to significantly increase crop production and/or acreage by developing and testing of superior germplasm, improving methods of planting, cultivation, and harvesting, and transferring new knowledge to producers (via Extension) as soon as practicable. Extension, education, and communication activities related to the research areas above must be addressed in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive 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
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Related Documents
Folder 233294 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_alt_crop.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.200 | PKG00176570 | May 06, 2013 | Jun 14, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
233294 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
233294 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
233294 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
233294 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
233294 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
233294 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
233294 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
233294 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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