The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2023 to support environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment.
Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/19/2023
Grant Size: $650,000
Grant Duration: 48 months
Details:
The BRAG program supports applied and/or fundamental research relevant to environmental risk assessment, including biological risk, and the Federal regulatory process. When evaluating GE organisms, Federal regulators must answer the following four general questions:
- Is there a hazard? (Potential hazard identification.)
- How likely is the hazard to occur? (Quantifying the probability of occurrence; identifying likely exposure scenarios.)
- What is the severity and extent of the hazard if it occurs? (Quantifying the effects) and
- Is there an effect beyond what might occur with an unmodified organism or an organism that has similar traits, but was developed using other technologies?
The BRAG program will also support risk management research, which is defined as either:
- Research aimed primarily at reducing negative effects of specific biotechnology derived agents; or
- A policy and decision-making process that uses risk assessment data in deciding how to avoid or mitigate the negative consequences identified in a risk assessment.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,500,000
- Award Ceiling: $650,000
- Award Floor: $25,000
- Grant Duration: Approximately 24-48 Months
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the BRAG program 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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
