This grant is for supporting new research to help federal regulatory agencies make informed, science-based decisions regarding the environmental introduction of genetically engineered organisms (GE). The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program (BRAG) specifically targets investigations into the effects of various GE entities, including plants, microorganisms (like fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, and other animals (excluding humans). Research is relevant for both managed and natural environments. The program aims to furnish federal regulatory bodies with crucial scientific data addressing regulatory concerns related to the release of these modified organisms into the environment, thereby bolstering public and environmental safety through evidence-based policy.
Opportunity ID: 330312
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-008032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.219 — Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the BRAG are limited to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations and must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Duplicate or Multiple Submission – duplicate or multiple submission is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
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 — such as 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 the Request for Applications (RFA) for details. View the Centers of Excellence (COE) webpage to access a factsheet on the COE designation process, including COE criteria, and a list of programs offering COE opportunities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program |
| 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
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|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 330312 Full Announcement-FY2021-BRAG-RFA -> FY21-BRAG-RFA.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.219 | PKG00264442 | Dec 11, 2020 | Feb 24, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
330312 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
330312 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
330312 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
330312 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
330312 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
330312 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
330312 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
330312 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
330312 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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