Closed · USDA-NIFA-BRAP-009504 · CFDA 10.219 · Discretionary

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$25K-$650K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 5, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from National Institute of Food and Agriculture that offered $25,000 -- $650,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$650K
award range
Closed
application status
10.219
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program - is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-BRAP-009504 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.219, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on October 5, 2022 and last updated on April 4, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $650,000. The agency has projected $5.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 5, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$25,000 -- $650,000

Close Date

April 5, 2023

Posted

October 5, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$5,500,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of the BRAG program Assistance Listing 10.219 is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies [USDA’s – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Biotechnology Regulatory Services (APHIS-BRS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)] in making science-based decisions about the environmental effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms by techniques that use recombinant, synthesized, or amplified nucleic acids to modify or create a genome. The organisms include plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, livestock, and other animals. These include related wild and agricultural organisms.The statutory program goals and objectives are to authorize and support environmental assessment research to help identify and analyze environmental effects of biotechnology and to authorize research to help regulators develop long-term policies concerning the introduction of such technology.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Key Dates

Posted October 5, 2022
Close Date April 5, 2023
Archive Date May 5, 2023
Last Updated April 4, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.219. The purpose of the BRAG program Assistance Listing 10.219 is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies [USDA’s – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Serv...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 5, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $650,000. Total estimated funding: $5,500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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