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Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003040
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Mar 22, 2010
Creation Date:
Mar 22, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 23, 2010
Aug 23, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational Program Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications.
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 23, 2010
Aug 23, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational Program Request for Applications for a complete list of program deadlines. Applications must be received by the date appropriate to the Program Area listed in the FY 2010 Request for Applications.
Archive Date:
Sep 22, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Education
Energy
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
125
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$64,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$750,000
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 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C)) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A (page 4)) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses the Foundational Program.
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