Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003039
Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 003039
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education food and nutrition health science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Food Safety" 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 Sep 22, 2010 Sep 22, 2010 This program has multiple deadline dates occurring throughout FY 2010. Please refer to the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Food Safety 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 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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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Opportunity Summary:
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food Safety opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). AFRI is described as NIFA's flagship competitive grants program, created under Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). While AFRI spans a broad set of agriculture and food priorities, this specific funding announcement focuses on the Food Safety societal challenge area and is intended to support projects that deliver clear, significant, and measurable outcomes through research, education, and extension activities.
In FY 2010, NIFA structured AFRI funding through seven separate Requests for Applications (RFAs). One RFA supports research projects across AFRI's six core 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 addition, five "societal challenge" RFAs target major national and global issues: Childhood Obesity Prevention, Climate Change, Food Safety, Global Food Security, and Sustainable Bioenergy. The opportunity summarized here is the Food Safety challenge RFA, which sits within that broader AFRI framework and is meant to advance solutions that improve the safety of the food supply.
The award instrument is a grant, and the program is categorized under multiple activity areas including agriculture, education, food and nutrition, health, science and technology, and other research and development. NIFA anticipated making about 20 awards under this opportunity. The estimated total funding listed is $20,000,000, and the award ceiling is also shown as $20,000,000 (with an award floor of $0). The listing also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the specific rules in the RFA and the project type they select.
Eligibility is intentionally broad but not uniform across all project types, because AFRI can make awards under two different legislative authorities with different eligibility requirements. As a result, an applicant's eligibility can vary depending on the specific program area priorities and the chosen project type, even within the same overall Food Safety program. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should review the Program Area Descriptions and the Eligibility Information section in the RFA for definitive guidance, pay attention to any restrictions that apply to integrated projects, and contact the program area contact if there is any uncertainty. It also clearly warns that applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. The eligible applicant categories listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, certain nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, individuals, Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, and other applicants as clarified in the RFA.
Timing and deadlines are presented as a bit complex because the program uses multiple deadline dates throughout FY 2010. The posting date is March 22, 2010, with a creation date of March 30, 2010. The original and current closing date are both shown as September 22, 2010, but the notice explicitly explains that there are multiple deadlines depending on the program area, and applicants must submit by the deadline that corresponds to their selected program area as specified in the FY 2010 Food Safety Request for Applications. The archive date is October 22, 2010, indicating when the listing was scheduled to be removed from active display.
For applicants looking for the full requirements, the announcement points to an Additional Information link for the "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Food Safety Request for Applications," which is where the detailed program priorities, deadlines, submission instructions, eligibility nuances, and evaluation criteria would be found. For access issues, NIFA provided a Help Desk contact (202-401-5048) with business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
AFRI Food Safety (NIFA) Grant Opportunity - FAQs
1) What is the AFRI Food Safety opportunity?
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food Safety opportunity is a competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This particular funding announcement focuses on the Food Safety societal challenge area and is intended to support projects that deliver clear, significant, and measurable outcomes through research, education, and extension activities.
2) Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
3) How is AFRI described by NIFA?
AFRI is described as NIFA's flagship competitive grants program.
4) What law created AFRI?
AFRI was created under Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill).
5) What is the main purpose of the Food Safety societal challenge RFA?
The Food Safety societal challenge Request for Applications (RFA) is meant to advance solutions that improve the safety of the food supply by funding projects with measurable outcomes delivered through research, education, and extension.
6) Is this the only AFRI funding opportunity in FY 2010?
No. In FY 2010, NIFA structured AFRI funding through seven separate RFAs. One RFA supports research projects across AFRI's six core priority areas, and five RFAs address specific societal challenges (including Food Safety). The opportunity described here is the Food Safety societal challenge RFA within that broader FY 2010 framework.
7) What are the AFRI core priority areas mentioned in the announcement?
The six core priority areas listed are: 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.
8) What societal challenge RFAs are mentioned for FY 2010?
The societal challenge RFAs listed are: Childhood Obesity Prevention, Climate Change, Food Safety, Global Food Security, and Sustainable Bioenergy.
9) What type of award is offered?
The award instrument is a grant.
10) What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under multiple activity areas, including agriculture, education, food and nutrition, health, science and technology, and other research and development.
11) How many awards does NIFA expect to make?
NIFA anticipated making about 20 awards under this opportunity.
12) What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding listed is $20,000,000.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is shown as $20,000,000.
14) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is shown as $0.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the specific rules in the RFA and the project type selected.
16) Is eligibility the same for all applicants and all project types?
No. Eligibility is intentionally broad but not uniform across all project types. AFRI can make awards under two different legislative authorities with different eligibility requirements, so an applicant's eligibility can vary depending on the specific program area priorities and the chosen project type, even within the same overall Food Safety program.
17) Where should applicants look for the definitive eligibility rules?
Applicants are instructed to review the Program Area Descriptions and the Eligibility Information section in the RFA for definitive guidance. The announcement also advises paying attention to restrictions that may apply to integrated projects and contacting the program area contact if there is uncertainty.
18) What happens if an ineligible institution applies?
The announcement clearly warns that applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.
19) What types of applicants are listed as eligible categories?
The eligible applicant categories listed include: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; certain nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; individuals; Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments; and other applicants as clarified in the RFA.
20) Why are there multiple deadlines for this opportunity?
The notice explains that there are multiple deadlines depending on the program area, and applicants must submit by the deadline corresponding to the selected program area as specified in the FY 2010 Food Safety Request for Applications.
21) What are the key dates shown in the listing?
The posting date is March 22, 2010, and the creation date is March 30, 2010. The original and current closing date are both shown as September 22, 2010, and the archive date is October 22, 2010.
22) If the closing date is shown as September 22, 2010, is that the deadline for every application?
Not necessarily. While the listing shows September 22, 2010 as the closing date, it explicitly states that there are multiple deadlines by program area. Applicants must use the deadline specified for their chosen program area in the FY 2010 Food Safety RFA.
23) Where can applicants find the full program priorities, deadlines, and submission instructions?
The announcement points to an Additional Information link for the "Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Food Safety Request for Applications," which is where the detailed program priorities, deadlines, submission instructions, eligibility nuances, and evaluation criteria are provided.
24) Who should applicants contact if they are unsure about eligibility or program-area requirements?
The announcement advises applicants to contact the program area contact if there is uncertainty, and to rely on the RFA's Program Area Descriptions and Eligibility Information section for definitive guidance.
25) What help is available if someone has trouble accessing the RFA or related materials?
NIFA provided a Help Desk contact at 202-401-5048. The stated business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
26) What does the archive date mean in this listing?
The archive date (October 22, 2010) indicates when the listing was scheduled to be removed from active display.
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