The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is currently seeking applications for its Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program to support projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value added products.
Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/29/2022
Grant Size: $250,000
Grant Duration: 48 months
Details:
The SAC supports the breeding, testing, and development of superior performing canola and industrial hemp varieties and production practices that result in improved cost efficiencies, reduced grower risks, and wider use in production systems. Research results and technology developed are expected to be rapidly transferred to producers and other users through effective extension outreach and other engagement efforts.
The purpose of this integrated research and extension program is to adapt these multiple-purpose crops to diverse growing regions in the U.S., so that domestic canola oil and industrial hemp production can be significantly increased and be profitable nationwide. Such efforts require strategically designed, region-based research approaches and effective communication of useful information and transfer of technologies to users as rapidly as possible. SAC supports research and Extension in conventional and organic production systems.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $938,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Grant Duration: 24-48 Months
Eligibility Criteria
Only colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies, and private sector entities are eligible to submit applications. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Applicants for SAC must meet one of the requirements listed above. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from review or, if reviewed, 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 Submissions – In the case of duplicate submissions, the application with the most recent time stamp will be considered for acceptance. If the application is recommended for funding, NIFA will require all other submissions for funding of the proposed project be withdrawn as Federal funding may be provided for each objective only once. 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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
