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Description of Modification
This RFA has been modified to correct the subject line program code for Letters of Intent due on January 28th (Page 44), and to clarify the requirement for eXtension Community of Practice letters of support (page 15 and 18).
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004029
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Dec 26, 2012
Creation Date:
Jan 24, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 03, 2013
A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted (applications for conference grants are excluded) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on January 28, 2013 (see Part IV D.1). A LOI is a prerequisite to submission of an application (conference grants is the exception).
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 03, 2013
A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted (applications for conference grants are excluded) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on January 28, 2013 (see Part IV D.1). A LOI is a prerequisite to submission of an application (conference grants is the exception).
Archive Date:
May 03, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Energy
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$10,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$10,000,000
Award Floor:
$0
CFDA Number(s):
10.310
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
The list above is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Eligibility may differ based on Program Area. Please review Part III, A of the current AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy RFA for more specific eligibility requirements. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
This AFRI Challenge Area focuses on the priority to secure America's energy future. It supports the development of regional systems for the sustainable production of bioenergy and biobased products that contribute significantly to reducing dependence on foreign oil, have net positive social, environmental, and rural economic impacts, and are compatible with existing agricultural systems. The long-term outcome for this program is to implement regional systems that materially deliver liquid transportation biofuels to help meet the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 goal of 36 billion gallons/year of biofuels by 2022 and reduce the National dependence on foreign oil. In order to achieve this outcome, this program will support single-function Research, multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants that address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Sustainable Bioenergy RFA for details).
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