Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA GRANTS 060409 001
Apply for USDA GRANTS 060409 001
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Clean Plant Network Cooperative Agreements Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.025 Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2009 and posted on Jun 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) Cooperative Agreements Program is a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) funding opportunity created to carry out FY 2009 support authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill), specifically Section 10202. The overall purpose is to strengthen and operate the National Clean Plant Network, which focuses on producing and distributing high quality, asexually propagated plant materials that are free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. By ensuring planting stock is clean, the program aims to reduce economically damaging disease and pest impacts, protect environmental resources by limiting spread and reducing control pressures, and help specialty crop producers remain competitive in global markets.
The program emphasizes building a coordinated national system rather than isolated projects. A key theme is the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient network organized around specialty crops and their unique disease and pest risks. Applications receive priority when they are grounded in specialty crop specific, coordinated plans that show how the proposed work fits into a broader network approach, including how it will contribute to consistent standards, reliable throughput of clean material, and sustained long term program performance.
APHIS identifies five main priority areas for funding. First, the program supports the establishment and ongoing support of NCPN governance, along with the administrative and support systems needed to keep a national network functioning smoothly. Second, it funds core operational capacity required for the rapid and safe introduction, diagnosis, treatment, foundation block establishment, and eventual release of clean plant materials for planting, whether the starting sources are foreign or domestic and whether the end use is commercial development or broader industry deployment. Third, it supports research and methods development that improve diagnostic accuracy, expand or refine therapies, and help create and maintain guidelines and standards tailored to different crop species so certification and clean stock maintenance can be done consistently and credibly. Fourth, it encourages partnerships with land grant and other university based extension and outreach programs to ensure strong connections with commercial nurseries, industry associations, and producers, so the clean plant pipeline matches real world needs and adoption barriers are addressed. Fifth, it funds the development and implementation of auditing and quality control systems, recognizing that a clean plant network depends not just on generating clean material but also on verifying processes, documenting compliance, and maintaining trust in the program outputs.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning recipients should expect active federal involvement consistent with cooperative agreement structures, rather than a more hands off grant relationship. It falls under the agriculture activity category and is associated with CFDA 10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care. For FY 2009, the estimated total funding is $4,250,000, with an expectation of around 10 awards, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants.
Eligibility is targeted to institutions and public entities positioned to operate or support clean plant infrastructure and programs. Eligible applicants include Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, and State governments (with the announcement also referencing an "Others" category and directing applicants to additional eligibility clarification in the full notice). In practical terms, the program is set up to fund the organizations most likely to have the facilities, scientific capability, extension reach, and regulatory coordination capacity needed to run clean plant activities such as diagnostics, therapy, foundation stock maintenance, and distribution systems tied to certification.
Key dates in the announcement indicate it was posted June 4, 2009, with an original closing date of July 10, 2009, later updated to a current closing date of July 6, 2009, and an archive date of August 5, 2009. The funding opportunity number is USDA GRANTS 060409 001, and the official title is National Clean Plant Network Cooperative Agreements Program. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Eileen Berke, Management Analyst, at 301-734-8330, and the notice also points to the APHIS Agreement Services Center webpage for additional information.
National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) Cooperative Agreements Program FAQs
What is the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) Cooperative Agreements Program?
The National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) Cooperative Agreements Program is a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) funding opportunity designed to strengthen and operate the National Clean Plant Network. It supports work that produces and distributes high quality, asexually propagated plant materials that are free of targeted plant pathogens and pests.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to strengthen and operate a national clean plant system so that planting stock is clean. By doing so, the program aims to reduce economically damaging disease and pest impacts, protect environmental resources by limiting spread and reducing control pressures, and help specialty crop producers remain competitive in global markets.
What law authorizes this program?
This program was created to carry out FY 2009 support authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill), specifically Section 10202.
What kinds of plant materials does the NCPN focus on?
The program focuses on asexually propagated plant materials and emphasizes producing and distributing material that is free of targeted plant pathogens and pests.
What is meant by a “coordinated national system†in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes building a coordinated national system rather than funding isolated projects. Priority is given to applications that fit into specialty crop specific, coordinated plans and that show how proposed work supports a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient network approach.
How are applications prioritized under this opportunity?
Applications receive priority when they are grounded in specialty crop specific, coordinated plans and clearly explain how the proposed work contributes to a broader network approach. This includes showing how the work will contribute to consistent standards, reliable throughput of clean material, and sustained long term program performance.
What are the main USDA APHIS funding priority areas listed in the announcement?
APHIS identifies five main priority areas:
- Establishment and ongoing support of NCPN governance and the administrative/support systems needed to operate a national network.
- Core operational capacity for rapid and safe introduction, diagnosis, treatment, foundation block establishment, and release of clean plant materials (from foreign or domestic sources, for commercial development or broader industry deployment).
- Research and methods development to improve diagnostic accuracy, expand or refine therapies, and create/maintain guidelines and standards tailored to different crop species.
- Partnerships with land grant and other university based extension and outreach programs to connect with commercial nurseries, industry associations, and producers and to address adoption barriers.
- Development and implementation of auditing and quality control systems to verify processes, document compliance, and maintain trust in program outputs.
Does this opportunity support governance and administrative coordination?
Yes. One of the stated priority areas is the establishment and ongoing support of NCPN governance and the administrative and support systems needed for a national network to function smoothly.
What operational activities are included in the “core operational capacity†priority area?
The announcement lists activities including rapid and safe introduction, diagnosis, treatment, foundation block establishment, and eventual release of clean plant materials for planting. This applies whether starting sources are foreign or domestic and whether the end use is commercial development or broader industry deployment.
Does the program support research and methods development?
Yes. A priority area includes research and methods development aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy, expanding or refining therapies, and creating and maintaining crop specific guidelines and standards so clean stock maintenance and certification can be done consistently and credibly.
How does extension and outreach fit into this opportunity?
The program encourages partnerships with land grant and other university based extension and outreach programs to strengthen connections with commercial nurseries, industry associations, and producers. The goal is to align the clean plant pipeline with real world needs and address adoption barriers.
Why are auditing and quality control emphasized?
The announcement notes that a clean plant network depends not only on generating clean material but also on verifying processes, documenting compliance, and maintaining trust in the program outputs. As a result, auditing and quality control systems are a dedicated priority area for funding.
What type of award is this (grant vs cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. The announcement indicates recipients should expect active federal involvement consistent with cooperative agreement structures, rather than a more hands off grant relationship.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The announcement places this opportunity under the agriculture activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care.
How much total funding is estimated for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, the estimated total funding is $4,250,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement states there is an expectation of around 10 awards.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to institutions and public entities positioned to operate or support clean plant infrastructure and programs. Eligible applicants listed include Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, and State governments. The announcement also references an “Others†category and directs applicants to additional eligibility clarification in the full notice.
Why are these types of institutions targeted for eligibility?
Based on the announcement’s description, the program is set up to fund organizations most likely to have the facilities, scientific capability, extension reach, and regulatory coordination capacity needed to run clean plant activities such as diagnostics, therapy, foundation stock maintenance, and distribution systems tied to certification.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA GRANTS 060409 001.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is National Clean Plant Network Cooperative Agreements Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement indicates it was posted on June 4, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The announcement lists an original closing date of July 10, 2009, which was later updated to a current closing date of July 6, 2009.
What is the archive date shown in the announcement?
The archive date is August 5, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Eileen Berke, Management Analyst, at 301-734-8330.
Where can applicants find additional information mentioned in the notice?
The notice points to the APHIS Agreement Services Center webpage for additional information.
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