Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004796
Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004796
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Minor Crop Pest Management Program Interregional Research Project (IR 4)" 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 Dec 17, 2014 and posted on Dec 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only 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 for the purpose of facilitating or expanding ongoing state federal food and agricultural research programs (Competitive, Special and Facilities Research Grant Act of August 4, 19657U.S.C. 450i(c)(1)(B).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Minor Crop Pest Management Program, better known as the Interregional Research Project (IR-4), is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant program designed to help minor and specialty crop growers gain access to modern crop protection tools. Its central goal is to make it possible for the crop protection industry to support safe, effective, and affordable pest management products for crops that do not have large commercial acreage or sales volume. In practice, many minor and specialty crops face serious pest, weed, and disease pressures, but manufacturers often cannot justify the high costs of generating the research data required for product registration, labeling, and eventual marketing because the expected return is limited. IR-4 fills that gap by supporting the research and partnerships needed to bring new or improved crop protection options to these producers, ultimately benefiting both growers and consumers through better pest control, crop quality, and supply stability.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants). It carried an estimated total funding amount of $11,000,000, with individual awards expected to fall between $1,000,000 (floor) and $4,800,000 (ceiling). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources in addition to federal funds. The funding opportunity number for this announcement was USDA-NIFA-SRGP-004796, and it was originally posted on December 17, 2014, with an application deadline of February 18, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on March 20, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to that cycle.
Eligibility was limited to specific research and higher-education institutions aligned with federally supported agricultural research infrastructure. Applications could only be submitted by state agricultural experiment stations, land grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land grant institutions, 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 when the work supports or expands ongoing state-federal food and agricultural research programs. In other words, this program was aimed at institutions that already serve as hubs for applied agricultural research and extension-oriented collaboration, rather than open eligibility to private entities or individuals.
The program strongly emphasizes collaboration, reflecting how pesticide and pest management product approvals typically require coordinated work across multiple sectors. IR-4 is structured around partnerships among federal agencies, the crop protection industry, and land grant universities and experiment stations, with the shared objective of producing the evidence and data packages needed for regulatory decisions and practical adoption in the field. By supporting the research and coordination that industry often cannot fund for small-market crops, IR-4 helps ensure minor and specialty crop producers are not left with outdated, less effective, or more costly pest management options compared to major commodity crop growers.
For support accessing the full announcement or handling submission and application preparation issues, the notice directed applicants to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, excluding federal holidays).
Minor Crop Pest Management Program (IR-4) Grant - FAQs
What is the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (IR-4)?
The Minor Crop Pest Management Program, commonly called IR-4, is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant program that helps minor and specialty crop growers gain access to modern crop protection tools. It supports the research and partnerships needed to bring new or improved pest management options to crops that typically have smaller acreage or lower sales volume.
What is the main goal of IR-4?
The central goal is to make it possible for the crop protection industry to support safe, effective, and affordable pest management products for crops that do not have large commercial acreage or strong sales incentives. The program helps generate the research data needed for product registration, labeling, and eventual marketing for these smaller-market crops.
Why is this program important for minor and specialty crops?
Minor and specialty crops often face serious pest, weed, and disease pressures. However, manufacturers may not be able to justify the cost of producing the research data required for regulatory registration and labeling when expected returns are limited. IR-4 helps fill this gap by supporting the research and coordination needed to bring viable crop protection options to these growers.
What kinds of benefits does IR-4 aim to deliver?
By enabling better pest management options for minor and specialty crops, IR-4 is described as benefiting growers and consumers through improved pest control, better crop quality, and increased supply stability.
Which USDA program category and CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
This was offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.200, titled Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this grant cycle?
The estimated total funding amount was $11,000,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $1,000,000 floor to a $4,800,000 ceiling.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources in addition to federal funds.
What was the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was USDA-NIFA-SRGP-004796.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 17, 2014. The application deadline was February 18, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on March 20, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to that cycle.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to specific research and higher-education institutions associated with federally supported agricultural research infrastructure. Applications could only be submitted by:
- State agricultural experiment stations
- Land grant colleges and universities
- Research foundations established by land grant institutions
- 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, when the work supports or expands ongoing state-federal food and agricultural research programs
Were private companies, individuals, or non-academic organizations eligible?
Based on the eligibility list provided, the program was aimed at specific research and higher-education institutions and was not described as open to private entities or individuals.
What kind of institutions was this program designed to support?
The program was aimed at institutions that already serve as hubs for applied agricultural research and extension-oriented collaboration, rather than organizations outside that established research infrastructure.
How does collaboration factor into the IR-4 program?
The program strongly emphasizes collaboration. IR-4 is structured around partnerships among federal agencies, the crop protection industry, and land grant universities and experiment stations, reflecting the coordinated work typically required to support pest management product approvals.
What does IR-4 support in practical terms?
IR-4 supports the research and coordination needed to produce the evidence and data packages required for regulatory decisions and practical adoption in the field, especially where industry may not fund these efforts for small-market crops.
What problem does IR-4 address for crop protection manufacturers?
It addresses the challenge that manufacturers often face: the high cost of generating research data required for product registration and labeling may not be financially justifiable for crops with limited acreage or sales volume. IR-4 helps bridge this gap by supporting the research needed for these crops.
Who could applicants contact for help with the announcement or submission issues?
Applicants were directed to the NIFA Help Desk for support accessing the full announcement or handling submission and application preparation issues.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours and phone number listed in the notice?
The notice listed the NIFA Help Desk phone number as 202-401-5048. Hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, excluding federal holidays.
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