Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA GRANTS 10092014 001
Apply for USDA GRANTS 10092014 001
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications" 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 Oct 9, 2014 and posted on Oct 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Governments, and Federal Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications is a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) funding opportunity for FY 2015 that supports the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN), authorized under the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), Section 10007. The central purpose of the program is to ensure the availability of high-quality, asexually propagated plant material that is free of specific targeted plant pathogens and pests known to cause economic losses. By improving the health status of planting stock, the program aims to protect the environment, strengthen plant biosecurity, and help U.S. specialty crop producers remain competitive in global markets.
The work funded through this opportunity is organized around several core priorities tied to building and maintaining an effective national system. A major emphasis is on establishing and supporting NCPN governance, along with the administrative and support structures needed to run a coordinated network. Funding also targets the operational capacity required for the rapid and safe movement and preparation of clean plant materials, including activities such as introduction of new material (from both foreign and domestic sources), diagnostic testing, treatment or therapy to eliminate pathogens, establishment of foundation blocks (clean source plants maintained for propagation), and the eventual release of clean planting materials for commercial development. Another priority is methods development, which includes improving the accuracy of testing, developing effective therapies, and creating or updating guidelines and standards that different crop species need for certification programs and for ongoing maintenance of clean status over time.
Partnership development and outreach are also central to this opportunity. The program encourages strong links among universities (including extension programs), state departments of agriculture, and outreach services so the network can work directly with commercial nurseries, industry associations, and producers. In addition, the NCPN places importance on oversight mechanisms by supporting the development and implementation of audits and quality control systems, which help ensure participating programs and facilities consistently meet network standards and maintain credibility across the supply chain.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered as cooperative agreements, meaning recipients should expect substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the objectives. About 9 awards were anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,700,000. The CFDA (now generally referenced as Assistance Listing) associated with the program is 10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
Eligible applicants include Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, state governments, and federal agencies. Applications are given priority when they are built around specialty crop-specific, coordinated plans that show how the applicant(s) will contribute to a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient national network, rather than operating as isolated efforts. The funding opportunity number is USDA GRANTS 10092014 001. It was posted on October 9, 2014, with an application deadline of December 19, 2014, and it was archived on January 18, 2015. For access issues or assistance related to the announcement, the listed contact was Eileen Berke, Management Analyst, at 301-851-2856.
National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications (USDA APHIS, FY 2015) - FAQs
What is the National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications?
It is a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) FY 2015 funding opportunity that supports the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN), as authorized under the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill), Section 10007.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to ensure the availability of high-quality, asexually propagated plant material that is free of specific targeted plant pathogens and pests known to cause economic losses.
Why does the program focus on asexually propagated plant material?
The opportunity is designed around improving the health status of planting stock that is propagated asexually, with the goal of ensuring clean, reliable plant material and reducing the spread of targeted pathogens and pests.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
By improving planting stock health, the program aims to protect the environment, strengthen plant biosecurity, and help U.S. specialty crop producers remain competitive in global markets.
What types of activities can be supported with these funds?
Funded work is organized around building and maintaining an effective national system, including governance and administration for a coordinated network, operational activities to rapidly and safely move and prepare clean plant materials, methods development, partnership development and outreach, and oversight mechanisms such as audits and quality control systems.
What does "NCPN governance" mean in this context?
The opportunity places major emphasis on establishing and supporting NCPN governance and the administrative and support structures needed to operate a coordinated network at the national level.
What operational activities are specifically mentioned?
The announcement highlights operational capacity for rapid and safe movement and preparation of clean plant materials, including: introduction of new material (foreign and domestic), diagnostic testing, treatment or therapy to eliminate pathogens, establishment of foundation blocks, and release of clean planting materials for commercial development.
What is meant by "introduction of new material"?
It refers to bringing in new plant material into the system from both foreign and domestic sources, as part of establishing clean planting stock.
What is diagnostic testing expected to cover?
Diagnostic testing is described as part of the operational process to confirm plant material is free of specific targeted plant pathogens and pests.
What kinds of treatments are contemplated under "therapy"?
The opportunity references treatment or therapy to eliminate pathogens from plant material, as part of producing clean stock.
What are foundation blocks?
Foundation blocks are described as clean source plants maintained for propagation, forming a reliable base of clean planting material.
What does "release of clean planting materials for commercial development" mean?
It refers to the eventual step of making clean planting materials available for commercial development after they have been introduced, tested, treated as needed, and maintained through appropriate clean plant processes.
What is included under methods development?
Methods development includes improving testing accuracy, developing effective therapies, and creating or updating guidelines and standards that different crop species need for certification programs and for maintaining clean status over time.
Are guidelines and standards part of the scope of work?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes creating or updating guidelines and standards for crop species, tied to certification programs and ongoing maintenance of clean status.
What role do partnerships and outreach play in this program?
Partnership development and outreach are central priorities. The program encourages strong links among universities (including extension programs), state departments of agriculture, and outreach services to connect the network with commercial nurseries, industry associations, and producers.
Who is this program intended to serve or benefit?
It is designed to support a national system that benefits U.S. specialty crop producers and the broader supply chain by improving access to clean, high-quality planting stock and strengthening plant biosecurity.
What are the oversight and quality expectations mentioned in the opportunity?
The NCPN places importance on oversight mechanisms by supporting development and implementation of audits and quality control systems to help ensure participating programs and facilities consistently meet network standards and maintain credibility across the supply chain.
What type of federal award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered as cooperative agreements. That structure means recipients should expect substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the objectives.
How many awards were anticipated?
About 9 awards were anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,700,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity description.
What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA (now generally referenced as the Assistance Listing) is 10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include Land Grant Universities, Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, state governments, and federal agencies.
What kinds of applications are given priority?
Applications are given priority when they are built around specialty crop-specific, coordinated plans that show how the applicant(s) will contribute to a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient national network, rather than operating as isolated efforts.
What does the opportunity emphasize about coordination?
The description stresses that priority is given to coordinated, specialty crop-specific plans that contribute to a comprehensive and efficient national network, not stand-alone or isolated efforts.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA GRANTS 10092014 001.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
It was posted on October 9, 2014, and the application deadline was December 19, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on January 18, 2015.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed contact was Eileen Berke, Management Analyst, reachable at 301-851-2856.
Which USDA agency administered this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered through USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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