Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA OP 003416
Apply for USDA NIFA OP 003416
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture disaster prevention and relief environment food and nutrition health natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Critical Issues Emerging and New Animal Pests and Diseases Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2011 and posted on Mar 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, land grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.) McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act, and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine for the purpose of facilitating or expanding ongoing State Federal food and agricultural research programs that (i) promote excellence in research on a regional and national level (ii) promote the development of regional research centers (iii) promote the research partnership between the Department of Agriculture, colleges and universities, research foundations, and State agricultural experiment stations for regional research efforts and (iv) facilitate coordination and cooperation of research among States through regional research grants. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Critical Issues Emerging and New Animal Pests and Diseases Program is a discretionary grant program that provides one-time, short-term seed funding for animal health threats that need immediate action. The intent is to help launch time-sensitive work quickly, bridging the gap until applicants can secure longer-term funding from other sources. NIFA signaled that it expects to release multiple solicitations within the fiscal year, each aimed at specific emerging or newly recognized animal pest and disease issues, so this opportunity functions as a rapid-response research starter rather than a long-horizon program.
For this particular solicitation, NIFA is seeking applications that generate new knowledge leading to improved vaccines and improved molecular diagnostic methods to control and detect infection with Brucella species. The emphasis is especially on elk populations in the Greater Yellowstone Area, reflecting the public and animal health importance of brucellosis at the wildlife-livestock interface in that region. The practical goal is better tools for prevention and detection, which can support management decisions and reduce disease risks, particularly where transmission concerns affect livestock production, wildlife management, and broader agricultural biosecurity.
Applications are encouraged from all eligible entities, but priority is explicitly given to proposals built around collaborative teams. Competitive proposals are expected to show that the team can draw effectively on existing local, regional, and national capabilities and capacities rather than duplicating effort, and that the investigators have a track record of carrying out research under time-critical conditions. In other words, NIFA is looking for groups that can mobilize quickly, coordinate across institutions or disciplines as needed, and convert limited seed dollars into concrete progress that positions the work for larger follow-on support.
The total estimated funding for this round is $300,000, with an expectation of making about two awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may need to move fast. The program is listed under CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants), and the activity areas span agriculture, disaster prevention and relief, environment, food and nutrition, health, natural resources, and research and development, consistent with a cross-cutting animal health emergency focus.
Eligibility is oriented toward public-purpose research organizations tied to the land-grant and state agricultural experiment station system, along with accredited veterinary schools. Specifically, applicants may include State agricultural experiment stations; land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (including McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act institutions); and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. The opportunity also clarifies that award recipients may subcontract to organizations that are not themselves eligible applicants if those partners are necessary to carry out the project, which supports collaboration with specialized labs, agencies, or other technical organizations. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria by the application deadline, or the application may be excluded or deemed ineligible for award even if reviewed.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA NIFA OP-003416 and the title Critical Issues Emerging and New Animal Pests and Diseases Program. The opportunity was posted March 11, 2011, with an application closing date of April 25, 2011, and an archive date of May 25, 2011. For access issues related to the full announcement, NIFA provided a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time), and separate assistance is available for questions about preparing application content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USDA NIFA Critical Issues Emerging and New Animal Pests and Diseases Program?
It is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant program that provides one-time, short-term seed funding for animal health threats that require immediate action. It is designed to help applicants launch time-sensitive work quickly and bridge the gap until longer-term funding can be secured from other sources.
What is the purpose of this particular solicitation?
This solicitation seeks applications that generate new knowledge leading to improved vaccines and improved molecular diagnostic methods to control and detect infection with Brucella species.
Which disease issue is the main focus of this funding round?
The focus is brucellosis associated with Brucella species, with an emphasis on improving prevention and detection tools (vaccines and molecular diagnostics).
Is there a geographic emphasis for the research?
Yes. The solicitation places special emphasis on elk populations in the Greater Yellowstone Area, reflecting the wildlife-livestock interface concerns in that region.
Why is the Greater Yellowstone Area specifically highlighted?
The opportunity notes the public and animal health importance of brucellosis at the wildlife-livestock interface in that region, where transmission concerns can affect livestock production, wildlife management, and agricultural biosecurity.
What kinds of outcomes is NIFA trying to support with this seed funding?
The practical goal is better tools for prevention and detection of Brucella infection. These tools can support management decisions and reduce disease risks, especially in settings where wildlife and livestock interact.
Is this program intended for long-term research projects?
No. The program is described as a rapid-response research starter that provides short-term seed funding. It is intended to enable quick action and position projects to seek larger, longer-term funding later.
Will there be more solicitations under this program?
NIFA indicated it expects to release multiple solicitations within the fiscal year, with each solicitation aimed at specific emerging or newly recognized animal pest and disease issues.
How much funding is available in this round?
The total estimated funding for this round is $300,000.
How many awards does NIFA expect to make?
NIFA expects to make about two awards.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants).
What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The listed activity areas span agriculture, disaster prevention and relief, environment, food and nutrition, health, natural resources, and research and development, consistent with a cross-cutting animal health emergency focus.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward public-purpose research organizations tied to the land-grant and state agricultural experiment station system, along with accredited veterinary schools. Eligible applicants include: State agricultural experiment stations; land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (including McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act institutions); and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
Are collaborative proposals encouraged?
Yes. Applications are encouraged from all eligible entities, but priority is explicitly given to proposals built around collaborative teams.
What does NIFA expect from a competitive collaborative team?
Competitive proposals are expected to show the team can draw effectively on existing local, regional, and national capabilities and capacities rather than duplicating effort, and that investigators have a track record of carrying out research under time-critical conditions.
Can the award recipient subcontract with organizations that are not eligible applicants?
Yes. The opportunity clarifies that award recipients may subcontract to organizations that are not themselves eligible applicants if those partners are necessary to carry out the project.
When must eligibility requirements be met?
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria by the application deadline. If eligibility criteria are not met by that deadline, the application may be excluded or deemed ineligible for award even if it is reviewed.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA OP-003416.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Critical Issues Emerging and New Animal Pests and Diseases Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2011.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is April 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 25, 2011.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, NIFA provided a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
Is there separate help for questions about preparing the application content?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that separate assistance is available for questions about preparing application content.
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