Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 002670
Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 002670
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program National Integrated Food Safety Initiative" 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 Nov 2, 2009 and posted on Nov 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 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 $12,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications for the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative. 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. for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. 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 (as defined in 7 CFR 3430), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing an application and making an award. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply directly for funds provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program: National Integrated Food Safety Initiative (USDA NIFA ICGP 002670) is a discretionary USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant program designed to improve food safety by funding projects that combine more than one kind of work into a single, coordinated effort. The central idea is integration: proposals are expected to tackle real-world food safety problems using an applied approach that connects research with education and/or extension activities, rather than treating those functions as separate, standalone efforts. While projects may involve research, education, or extension, applicants are strongly encouraged to cover at least two of the three areas (research and extension, research and education, or extension and education). NIFA signals that it is open to different models of integration, as long as the plan is credible and the parts clearly reinforce each other.
The program places a clear emphasis on collaboration and breadth of impact. NIFA encourages applications that are multi-state, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional, including combinations of those features. In practice, this means strong proposals often bring together teams across universities, states, and scientific or professional disciplines, and link knowledge generation (research) with practical delivery to stakeholders (extension) and learning or workforce development components (education). The overall purpose is to move food safety solutions from discovery or evaluation into training, outreach, and adoption, so that outcomes are not limited to publications but also show measurable changes in knowledge, behavior, practices, or systems that affect food safety.
Funding for this opportunity was substantial for its cycle. USDA NIFA anticipated making about 20 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $12.7 million. Individual awards could be as large as $2,000,000, and the stated award floor was $0, which generally indicates there was no formal minimum award amount specified in the listing. The program falls under CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs) and is categorized under agriculture, food and nutrition, and health. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules described in the full request for applications.
Eligibility was focused on higher education institutions and closely related entities, as defined under federal statute. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education that meet the statutory definition of a college or university under section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103), including institutions that are accredited, nonprofit, legally authorized to provide education beyond secondary school, and that award bachelor’s degrees or higher. The program also recognized eligibility for 1994 Land Grant Institutions and Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), reflecting amendments made by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and it allowed research foundations maintained by eligible universities to apply as well. Importantly, NIFA made clear that eligibility had to be met by the application deadline; otherwise, the application would not be reviewed or funded. Even though some organizations might not be eligible to apply directly, award recipients were allowed to subcontract with non-eligible organizations when those partners were necessary to carry out the work, which provides flexibility to involve industry, nonprofits, state agencies, labs, or other specialized collaborators.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on November 2, 2009, with an application deadline of January 19, 2010, and it was archived on February 18, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours, and an additional information link was provided for the full RFA. Overall, the initiative was structured to fund ambitious, collaborative food safety projects that connect practical research with education and outreach in ways that accelerate real-world adoption and improve public health outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
The Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program: National Integrated Food Safety Initiative (USDA NIFA ICGP 002670) is a discretionary grant program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) focused on improving food safety through integrated projects.
What does "integrated" mean in this program?
"Integrated" means proposals are expected to combine more than one kind of work into a single, coordinated effort. The program emphasizes connecting applied research with education and/or extension activities so the parts reinforce each other, rather than being separate, standalone efforts.
Do proposals have to include research, education, and extension?
Projects may involve research, education, or extension, but applicants are strongly encouraged to cover at least two of the three areas (research and extension, research and education, or extension and education). NIFA indicated it is open to different models of integration as long as the overall plan is credible and the components clearly support one another.
What types of problems or outcomes is the program trying to address?
The program is intended to tackle real-world food safety problems using an applied approach. It aims to move food safety solutions from discovery or evaluation into training, outreach, and adoption, with outcomes that go beyond publications and demonstrate measurable changes in knowledge, behavior, practices, or systems affecting food safety.
How important is collaboration in this program?
Collaboration is a major emphasis. NIFA encourages applications that are multi-state, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional (including combinations of these features). In practice, strong proposals often involve teams across universities and states, incorporate multiple disciplines, and connect research with extension delivery and education or workforce development.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
For the cycle described, USDA NIFA anticipated making about 20 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $12.7 million.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $2,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The stated award floor was $0, which generally indicates there was no formal minimum award amount specified in the listing.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules described in the full request for applications (RFA).
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs) and is categorized under agriculture, food and nutrition, and health.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on higher education institutions and closely related entities as defined under federal statute. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education that meet the statutory definition of a college or university under section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103).
What characteristics must an eligible institution of higher education have?
Eligible institutions must be accredited, nonprofit, legally authorized to provide education beyond secondary school, and must award bachelor’s degrees or higher, consistent with the statutory definition referenced in the opportunity description.
Are 1994 Land Grant Institutions and HSACUs eligible?
Yes. The program recognized eligibility for 1994 Land Grant Institutions and Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), reflecting amendments made by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
Can a university-affiliated research foundation apply?
Yes. Research foundations maintained by eligible universities were allowed to apply as well.
When must eligibility be met?
NIFA stated that eligibility had to be met by the application deadline; otherwise, the application would not be reviewed or funded.
Can non-eligible organizations participate in the project?
Yes. Even if an organization is not eligible to apply directly, award recipients were allowed to subcontract with non-eligible organizations when those partners were necessary to carry out the work. This provides flexibility to involve partners such as industry, nonprofits, state agencies, or specialized labs.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on November 2, 2009, and the application deadline was January 19, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 18, 2010.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours, and an additional information link was provided for the full RFA.
What is the overall goal of the initiative?
The initiative was structured to fund ambitious, collaborative food safety projects that connect practical research with education and outreach in ways that accelerate real-world adoption and improve public health outcomes.
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