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Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003038

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is a competitive grant program established by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 2008 Farm Bill. It focuses on six key areas: plant health and production, animal health and production, food safety and nutrition, renewable energy and natural resources, agricultural systems and technology, and agricultural economics and rural communities. For fiscal year 2010, AFRI is inviting applications across seven Requests for Applications (RFA), including one dedicated to research within the six priority areas. Additionally, five RFAs will target specific societal challenges, including Climate Change, Childhood Obesity Prevention, Food Safety, Global Food Security, and Sustainable Bioenergy. These initiatives aim to foster research, education, and outreach that lead to significant outcomes. There will also be a separate RFA for fellowships to support pre- and postdoctoral research related to Climate Change, scheduled for release in April 2010.

• The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education environment food and nutrition natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
• This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 22, 2010.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Climate Change 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. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
• 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) 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.

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