Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA CPPM 004531
Apply for USDA NIFA CPPM 004531
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Crop Protection and Pest Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.303 Integrated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2014 and posted on May 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $16,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications for the CPPM program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) to define Hispanic serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B and Part VIII, E for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) grant opportunity, offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), is a discretionary grant program focused on improving how pests are prevented, monitored, and controlled in U.S. agriculture through Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The core goal is to tackle high-priority pest problems at the state, regional, and national levels, especially where better IPM solutions can strengthen food security and reduce the broader social and economic harm caused by pests. The program emphasizes practical, real-world pest management systems that make economic sense for growers, reduce environmental impacts, and help protect human health, rather than relying on single-method approaches.
A major theme of the program is encouraging comprehensive IPM strategies that combine multiple tools, such as pest surveillance and forecasting, resistant crop varieties, biological control, cultural practices, improved decision-support systems, and carefully targeted pesticide use when needed. CPPM is meant to address both ongoing priority pest concerns and emerging pest issues, including new invasive species, shifting pest pressures linked to climate and trade, pesticide resistance, and other evolving challenges. The program also highlights the role of new and emerging technologies in improving pest management, which can include advanced diagnostics, precision agriculture tools, improved monitoring networks, data-driven thresholds, and other innovations that make pest control more timely, effective, and efficient.
The intended outcomes of CPPM-funded work are IPM practices and strategies that are effective, affordable to implement, and environmentally sound, with benefits that extend beyond farms to support stronger and more resilient communities. In practice, this means projects are expected to deliver usable results such as improved management recommendations, validated IPM protocols, better extension and adoption pathways, and measurable reductions in pest damage, unnecessary pesticide use, or risks to people and ecosystems. The program’s framing also signals that NIFA is looking for projects that can demonstrate broad value, whether by protecting yields, improving produce quality, reducing crop losses, preventing outbreaks, or lowering the long-term costs of pest management through smarter prevention and early intervention.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity was posted May 19, 2014, with an application closing date of June 19, 2014, and an archive date of July 19, 2014. The total estimated funding available across the program was about $16.3 million. Individual awards could be as large as $1.15 million, and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates flexibility in award size depending on project scope and available funds. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is agriculture under CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to provide non-federal matching resources consistent with the program’s rules.
Eligibility is primarily limited to colleges and universities as defined under Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). The eligibility definition includes certain updates made by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, such as the inclusion of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), and it also allows research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities to apply. In other words, this opportunity is designed mainly for higher education institutions and their affiliated research entities that can carry out research, education, and extension-type work aligned with IPM priorities. For support accessing the announcement or addressing application preparation issues, NIFA lists a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays.
Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Grant (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) grant opportunity?
CPPM is a discretionary grant program offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports projects that improve how pests are prevented, monitored, and controlled in U.S. agriculture using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
What is the main goal of CPPM?
The core goal is to address high-priority pest problems at the state, regional, and national levels, especially where stronger IPM solutions can improve food security and reduce the broader social and economic harm caused by pests.
What does CPPM mean by Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Within this opportunity, IPM is framed as a comprehensive approach that combines multiple tools rather than relying on a single method. Examples mentioned include pest surveillance and forecasting, resistant crop varieties, biological control, cultural practices, improved decision-support systems, and targeted pesticide use when needed.
What types of pest issues is CPPM intended to address?
CPPM is intended to address both ongoing priority pest concerns and emerging pest issues. Emerging issues specifically include new invasive species, shifting pest pressures linked to climate and trade, pesticide resistance, and other evolving challenges.
What kinds of approaches does CPPM encourage?
The program emphasizes practical, real-world pest management systems that make economic sense for growers, reduce environmental impacts, and help protect human health. It encourages comprehensive strategies that integrate multiple IPM tools and technologies.
Does CPPM support the use of pesticides?
Yes, but in a targeted way. The program description emphasizes carefully targeted pesticide use when needed as one part of a broader IPM strategy, rather than relying on pesticides as a single-method approach.
How does CPPM view environmental and human health considerations?
CPPM emphasizes pest management systems that reduce environmental impacts and help protect human health. Funded work is expected to support IPM practices and strategies that are environmentally sound.
What role do new and emerging technologies play in CPPM?
The opportunity highlights new and emerging technologies that can improve pest management. Examples listed include advanced diagnostics, precision agriculture tools, improved monitoring networks, data-driven thresholds, and other innovations that make pest control more timely, effective, and efficient.
What outcomes are CPPM-funded projects expected to deliver?
Projects are expected to produce IPM practices and strategies that are effective, affordable to implement, and environmentally sound, with benefits that extend beyond farms to support stronger and more resilient communities.
What are examples of usable results CPPM expects from projects?
The opportunity describes usable results such as improved management recommendations, validated IPM protocols, stronger extension and adoption pathways, and measurable reductions in pest damage, unnecessary pesticide use, or risks to people and ecosystems.
What kinds of benefits does NIFA signal it is looking for?
The program framing indicates interest in projects that can demonstrate broad value, such as protecting yields, improving produce quality, reducing crop losses, preventing outbreaks, or lowering long-term pest management costs through smarter prevention and early intervention.
When was this grant opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 19, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 19, 2014.
How much total funding was estimated to be available under CPPM?
The total estimated funding available across the program was about $16.3 million.
What is the maximum individual award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $1.15 million.
What does it mean that the award floor is listed as $0?
The listing shows an award floor of $0, which typically indicates flexibility in award size depending on the project scope and available funds.
What type of funding instrument is used for CPPM?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The activity category is agriculture, and it is listed under CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to provide non-federal matching resources consistent with the program's rules.
Who is eligible to apply for CPPM?
Eligibility is primarily limited to colleges and universities as defined under Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). The eligibility definition includes updates made by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, including the inclusion of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs). Research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities are also allowed to apply.
Can research foundations apply?
Yes. Research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities may apply.
What kind of work is this opportunity designed to support?
It is designed mainly for higher education institutions and affiliated research entities that can carry out research, education, and extension-type work aligned with IPM priorities.
What support is available if an applicant has trouble accessing the announcement or preparing the application?
NIFA lists a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 for assistance with accessing the announcement or addressing application preparation issues. The help desk is available during standard business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays.
What phone number is provided for the NIFA help desk?
The help desk phone number listed is 202-401-5048.
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