Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 002836
Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 002836
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Pest Management Crops at Risk, Risk Avoidance and Mitigation, and Methyl Bromide Transitions Competitive Grants Programs" 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 Jan 21, 2010 and posted on Jan 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $625,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- For the purposes of this program, the terms college and university mean an educational institution in any state which (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate (2) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education (3) provides an educational program for which a bachelor s degree or any other higher degree is awarded (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. Applications also may be submitted by 1994 Land Grant Institutions (see Part VIII, E.), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Integrated Pest Management Crops at Risk, Risk Avoidance and Mitigation, and Methyl Bromide Transitions Competitive Grants Programs opportunity is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant competition focused on strengthening integrated pest management (IPM) approaches in U.S. agriculture. It combines three related IPM funding tracks under one announcement: Crops at Risk (CAR), Risk Avoidance and Mitigation (RAMP), and Methyl Bromide Transitions (MBT). Collectively, these programs are meant to support applied, outcomes-driven projects that help producers and agricultural stakeholders prevent or manage pest problems in ways that reduce economic losses, human health risks, and environmental impacts, while promoting practical adoption of IPM strategies.
For fiscal year 2010, the estimated funding is broken out by program area, with approximately $1.3 million anticipated for CAR, about $4.2 million for RAMP, and roughly $2.95 million for MBT. Altogether, the estimated total funding across the announcement is about $8.45 million. The agency anticipated making around 35 awards. Individual awards could be as large as $625,000, and the listed award floor is $0, which typically signals that the minimum is not formally set and can vary depending on project scope and program rules.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity categories span agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of IPM work. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program requirements laid out in the full request for applications. Projects funded through these programs generally emphasize real-world implementation and measurable impacts, such as reducing pest damage, lowering reliance on higher-risk pesticides, improving decision tools for growers, and supporting transitions away from ozone-depleting pest control materials like methyl bromide by validating effective alternatives and adoption pathways.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled universities and private institutions of higher education. The announcement defines "college" and "university" in a traditional accreditation and degree-granting sense, requiring that the institution be legally authorized in its state, provide education beyond secondary school, award bachelors or higher degrees, operate as a public or other nonprofit institution, and be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body. The opportunity also allows applications from 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities, which broadens participation to additional capacity-building and minority-serving institutions and affiliated nonprofit research entities.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on January 21, 2010, with the application deadline (original and current) set for March 22, 2010. The archive date is April 21, 2010, indicating that it was a time-limited competition and the listing was later moved to an archived status. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA ICGP 002836 and is associated with CFDA number 10.303 (Integrated Programs), which is the catalog listing that organizations often use for compliance, reporting, and grants management tracking.
For applicants needing assistance, NIFA provided a help desk contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically, including a phone number (202-401-5048) and business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The notice also indicates there were contacts available for questions related to the request for applications, which is typical for NIFA competitive grant programs where prospective applicants may seek clarification on program fit, requirements, or submission mechanics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) competitive grants opportunity?
This is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary competitive grant opportunity focused on strengthening integrated pest management (IPM) approaches in U.S. agriculture through applied, outcomes-driven projects.
Which programs are included under this single announcement?
The announcement combines three related IPM funding tracks:
- Crops at Risk (CAR)
- Risk Avoidance and Mitigation (RAMP)
- Methyl Bromide Transitions (MBT)
What is the overall purpose of these IPM programs?
Collectively, these programs support projects that help producers and agricultural stakeholders prevent or manage pest problems in ways that reduce economic losses, human health risks, and environmental impacts, while promoting practical adoption of IPM strategies.
What kinds of impacts do funded projects typically emphasize?
Projects generally emphasize real-world implementation and measurable impacts, such as reducing pest damage, lowering reliance on higher-risk pesticides, improving decision tools for growers, and supporting transitions away from ozone-depleting pest control materials like methyl bromide by validating effective alternatives and adoption pathways.
What is the estimated total funding for fiscal year 2010?
The estimated total funding across the announcement is approximately $8.45 million for FY 2010.
How is the estimated FY 2010 funding split among CAR, RAMP, and MBT?
The estimated funding by program area for FY 2010 is:
- About $1.3 million for Crops at Risk (CAR)
- About $4.2 million for Risk Avoidance and Mitigation (RAMP)
- About $2.95 million for Methyl Bromide Transitions (MBT)
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
NIFA anticipated making around 35 awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum individual award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $625,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The listed award floor is $0, which typically indicates the minimum is not formally set and may vary depending on project scope and the program rules described in the full request for applications.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Which activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The activity categories span agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of integrated pest management work.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program requirements described in the full request for applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled universities and private institutions of higher education.
How does the announcement define an eligible "college" or "university"?
The announcement uses a traditional accreditation and degree-granting definition. The institution must be legally authorized in its state, provide education beyond secondary school, award bachelors or higher degrees, operate as a public or other nonprofit institution, and be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body.
Are any additional institution types specifically allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity also allows applications from 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was March 22, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is April 21, 2010, indicating the listing was moved to an archived status after the competition period.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA ICGP 002836.
What is the associated CFDA number?
The associated CFDA number is 10.303 (Integrated Programs).
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
NIFA provided a help desk contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically: 202-401-5048, available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Are there contacts for questions about the request for applications (RFA)?
Yes. The notice indicates there were contacts available for questions related to the request for applications, which is typical for NIFA competitive grant programs where applicants may seek clarification on program fit, requirements, or submission mechanics.
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