The USDA Methyl Bromide Transition Program seeks to support the shift away from methyl bromide pesticide by funding research on alternative pest management solutions. The grant focuses on commercial-scale projects that explore new methodologies, technologies, and strategies to control pests previously reliant on methyl bromide. Emphasis is placed on integrating research with extension activities to facilitate the adoption of these alternatives. Projects should address economically significant pests affected by the phase-out and include cost analysis for commercial implementation. Applications for this grant are due by Jan 30, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 298656
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-006409 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Methyl Bromide Transition Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.303 — Integrated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) to the MBT Competitive Grants Program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. Section 406(b) of AREERA (7 U.S.C. 7626), was amended by section 7206 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add the 1994 Land-Grant Institutions as eligible to apply for grants under this authority.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the 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 methyl bromide transition program (MBT) addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the scheduled phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and postharvest pests. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activity that will foster the adoption of these solutions. Projects should cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests for which methyl bromide has been the only effective pest control option. Research projects must address commodities with critical issues and include a focused economic analysis of the cost of implementing the transition on a commercial scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Methyl Bromide Transition |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 298656 Full Announcement-FY 2018 MBT -> FY_2018_MBT_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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.303 | PKG00236149 | Nov 13, 2017 | Jan 30, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298656 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
298656 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
298656 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
298656 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
298656 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
298656 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
298656 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
298656 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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