The USDA Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) offers grants for FY 2018 aimed at increasing yields and quality, improving harvest and storage systems, estimating forage yield and quality, exploring new uses for alfalfa, and conducting life cycle analysis for field to market opportunities. Applicants can apply until April 18, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300961
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-006532 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.330 — Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| 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 (1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) Colleges and universities; (3) University research foundations; (4) Other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies; (6) National laboratories; (7) Private organizations or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2018 to increase yields and quality; improve harvest and storage systems; develop methods to estimate forage yield and quality to support marketing and reduce producer risks; explore new and novel uses for alfalfa; and conduct life cycle analysis to enhance field to market opportunities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alfalfa and Forage Research 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 300961 Full Announcement-Alfalfa and Forage Research -> FY 2018 Alfalfa and Forage Research_final.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.330 | PKG00238502 | Feb 21, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300961 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
300961 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
300961 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
300961 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
300961 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
300961 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
300961 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
300961 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
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