Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004295
Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004295
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expert IPM Decision Support System" 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 May 30, 2013 and posted on May 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $130,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $130,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Expert IPM Decision Support System (EIPMDSS) grant opportunity, offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.200 (Special Research Grants), is designed to fund the development and ongoing maintenance of an expert decision-support system that strengthens USDA-supported Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. At its core, the program is about building a practical, usable expert system that can guide users in applying IPM approaches, demonstrate what those approaches achieve, and expand the overall reach and impact of federally supported IPM work. The expectation is that a strong decision-support platform can make IPM programs more consistent, more evidence-based, and easier to apply across different regions, crops, pest pressures, and stakeholder needs.
The opportunity is anchored to three major IPM goals. First, it aims to improve cost-benefit analyses associated with adopting IPM practices, meaning the system should help users and programs better understand the economic tradeoffs and financial value of IPM decisions. Second, it seeks to reduce potential human health risks linked to pests and the strategies used to manage them, which includes helping stakeholders choose approaches that lower exposure to harmful pesticides or reduce other health-related hazards. Third, it focuses on minimizing adverse environmental impacts related to pests and pest management, encouraging decisions that protect water quality, non-target organisms, soil health, biodiversity, and broader ecosystem function. The grant description emphasizes that expert systems have historically made IPM programs more efficient and more effective, and this opportunity is meant to continue and scale that benefit.
A central deliverable is an EIPMDSS platform that does more than store information. The funded system is expected to help IPM programs maintain and communicate their research, education, and extension priorities, essentially serving as an organizing structure for what programs are trying to achieve and why. It should also broaden access for a diverse range of stakeholders to selected program outputs, which implies usability for different audiences such as researchers, extension professionals, growers, crop advisors, and possibly other public or private partners involved in pest management. Another explicitly stated function is the ability to compile Logic Model-based program reports and synthesize program impacts. In practice, that means the system should support structured reporting that links activities and outputs to outcomes and impacts, making it easier to document performance and communicate results in a standardized, credible way. Overall, projects funded under this opportunity are expected to substantially contribute to long-term improvement and sustainability across the IPM portfolio, not just provide a short-lived tool or one-off product.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant opportunity with an estimated total funding amount of $130,000 and an award ceiling of $130,000 (with an award floor of $0). It did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SRGP 004295, and it was posted on May 30, 2013, with a closing date of July 16, 2013, and an archive date of August 9, 2013. While the dates indicate the announcement is historical, the summary still reflects the structure and intent of the program as described in the notice.
Eligibility was limited to specific institution types tied to agricultural and veterinary research capacity. Eligible applicants included 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.); and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. The announcement also notes that applicants should refer to additional eligibility information in the full text for clarification, suggesting there may have been details on institutional status, partnerships, or allowable applicant configurations.
For support accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues, the notice provided NIFA Help Desk contact information (phone: 202-401-5048) with business hours listed as Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. The overall message of the opportunity is straightforward: NIFA wanted to invest in a durable expert decision-support system that helps IPM programs plan, communicate, deliver, and prove their value, while driving better economic outcomes, improved human health protection, and reduced environmental harm associated with pest pressures and pest management choices.
Expert IPM Decision Support System (EIPMDSS) Grant (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the EIPMDSS grant opportunity?
The Expert IPM Decision Support System (EIPMDSS) grant opportunity is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant under CFDA 10.200 (Special Research Grants). It is intended to fund the development and ongoing maintenance of an expert decision-support system that strengthens USDA-supported Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to build a practical, usable expert decision-support platform that helps guide users in applying IPM approaches, demonstrates what those approaches achieve, and expands the reach and impact of federally supported IPM work. The system is expected to help make IPM programs more consistent, more evidence-based, and easier to apply across regions, crops, pest pressures, and stakeholder needs.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What program is this associated with (CFDA number)?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.200 (Special Research Grants).
What does "EIPMDSS" stand for?
EIPMDSS stands for Expert IPM Decision Support System.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the context of this opportunity?
In this notice, IPM refers to USDA-supported pest management programs and approaches. The grant is focused on creating an expert system that helps users apply IPM approaches in real-world decision-making and helps programs communicate and document their priorities and impacts.
What are the three major IPM goals this opportunity is anchored to?
The notice identifies three major goals:
- Improve cost-benefit analyses tied to adopting IPM practices (supporting clearer understanding of economic tradeoffs and value).
- Reduce potential human health risks linked to pests and pest management strategies (including choices that lower exposure to harmful pesticides or other health hazards).
- Minimize adverse environmental impacts related to pests and pest management (supporting protection of water quality, non-target organisms, soil health, biodiversity, and broader ecosystem function).
Is the project mainly about creating a database of IPM information?
No. The notice emphasizes that the EIPMDSS platform should do more than store information. It is expected to function as an expert decision-support system and an organizing structure for IPM programs to maintain, communicate, and report on priorities, outputs, and impacts.
What are the expected deliverables or core functions of the EIPMDSS platform?
Based on the notice, the platform is expected to:
- Provide expert decision support that guides users in applying IPM approaches.
- Help demonstrate what IPM approaches achieve and expand the reach and impact of USDA-supported IPM work.
- Help IPM programs maintain and communicate their research, education, and extension priorities (serving as an organizing structure for program goals and rationale).
- Broaden access for a diverse range of stakeholders to selected program outputs.
- Compile Logic Model-based program reports and synthesize program impacts (linking activities and outputs to outcomes and impacts for standardized reporting).
What does "Logic Model-based program reports" mean in this opportunity?
The notice describes a capability to compile Logic Model-based program reports and synthesize impacts. In practical terms, that implies the system should support structured reporting that connects program activities and outputs to outcomes and impacts, helping document performance and communicate results in a standardized and credible way.
Who is the decision-support system expected to serve?
The notice indicates the system should broaden access for a diverse range of stakeholders. Examples named or implied include researchers, extension professionals, growers, crop advisors, and potentially other public or private partners involved in pest management.
Why does NIFA emphasize "ongoing maintenance"?
The grant description explicitly calls for development and ongoing maintenance, and it highlights long-term improvement and sustainability across the IPM portfolio. This signals the intent is not a short-lived tool or a one-off product, but a durable platform that continues to support IPM programs over time.
How is this opportunity expected to improve IPM programs?
The notice suggests expert systems have historically made IPM programs more efficient and effective. This opportunity is meant to continue and scale that benefit by promoting more consistent, evidence-based decisions and by strengthening planning, communication, access to outputs, and impact reporting across USDA-supported IPM efforts.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SRGP 004295.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $130,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $130,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
What type of grant was this?
This was described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 30, 2013. The closing date was July 16, 2013.
Is this opportunity current or historical?
The dates provided in the notice indicate the announcement is historical. The archive date listed is August 9, 2013.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to specific institution types tied to agricultural and veterinary research capacity. Eligible applicants included:
- 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.)
- Accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine
Are there additional eligibility details beyond the list of eligible institutions?
Yes. The notice indicates applicants should refer to additional eligibility information in the full text for clarification, suggesting there may be further details related to institutional status, partnerships, or allowable applicant configurations.
What is the main focus: research, extension, or education?
The notice describes the system as helping IPM programs maintain and communicate their research, education, and extension priorities, and it emphasizes reporting and impact synthesis. This indicates the platform is intended to support multiple program functions rather than a single category.
Does the opportunity require the system to demonstrate impacts?
Yes. The notice emphasizes demonstrating what IPM approaches achieve and explicitly calls for the ability to compile Logic Model-based reports and synthesize program impacts.
Does the opportunity specify particular environmental concerns the system should help address?
Yes. It references minimizing adverse environmental impacts and specifically mentions protecting water quality, non-target organisms, soil health, biodiversity, and broader ecosystem function.
Does the opportunity specify particular human health concerns the system should help address?
Yes. It focuses on reducing potential human health risks linked to pests and the strategies used to manage them, including enabling choices that lower exposure to harmful pesticides or reduce other health-related hazards.
Does the opportunity specify an economic focus?
Yes. One of the three anchor goals is improving cost-benefit analyses associated with adopting IPM practices, helping users and programs understand economic tradeoffs and the financial value of IPM decisions.
Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides the NIFA Help Desk as the point of contact for support accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues.
What is the NIFA Help Desk phone number and operating hours listed?
The phone number listed is 202-401-5048. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
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