Opportunity Information: Apply for SCRP 2012 RFA
Apply for SCRP 2012 RFA
- The Foreign Agricultural Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scientific Cooperation Research Program FY12 RFA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.961 Scientific Cooperation and Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2012 and posted on Mar 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $160,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses.
- Proposals may be received from academic institutions such as universities and colleges, including community colleges, accredited in and having a campus located in the United States, acting on behalf of their institution. U.S. non profit research organizations, including research laboratories, professional societies, or similar organizations in the United States that are directly associated with education, extension, research, or capacity building activities Private organizations Federal and state agencies or Consortia led by the eligible organizations listed here are also eligible. A proposal from a consortium of organizations must be submitted as a single proposal with one U.S. organization serving as the lead and all other organizations as team members and sub awardees, when applicable. All proposals must include foreign collaborations with institutions in emerging economies that have diplomatic relations with the United States. Sub awards may be made to U.S. or foreign academic institutions, research organizations, international organizations, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar organizations that are directly associated with trade capacity building, education, or research activities pursuant with the OMB circulars listed in the Legislative Authority section of this announcement. The Principal Investigator (PI) must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution. Especially encouraged are proposals from smaller academic institutions, MSIs, in particular American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Asian American, and African American institutions. Also encouraged are proposals from researchers early in their career, extension agents, and women that hold positions at an eligible institution.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) FY12 RFA is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), designed to fund short, applied projects that help reduce global poverty and hunger. The program specifically supports applied scientific research, extension, or education efforts that produce practical, on-the-ground solutions for smallholder farmers in emerging economies. For this funding announcement, "smallholders" are defined using the World Bank standard: farmers who own or lease less than 124 acres (50 hectares) used for subsistence or cash crop production. The core expectation is that proposals directly address agricultural constraints facing these farmers and translate existing scientific knowledge and technology into outcomes that can realistically be adopted or scaled.
Projects must align with one of three required focus areas: improving agricultural productivity, creating sustainable agricultural systems, or building regional or global trade capacities. While the full RFA attachment contains the complete list of recommended topics and detailed requirements, the overall emphasis is on measurable, applied work rather than purely theoretical research. The program also requires international partnership: every proposal must include foreign collaboration with institutions located in World Bank-defined low or lower-middle income countries (referred to in the notice as emerging economies) that maintain diplomatic relations with the United States. Funding can be shared with foreign partners through subawards, allowing U.S. applicants to formally resource overseas collaborators as part of the project plan.
The award structure is modest and competitive. USDA-FAS anticipated making about four awards, supported by an estimated total program funding of $160,000. Individual awards could be as high as $40,000, with no stated minimum award amount. Projects are time-limited and may not exceed two years, which signals that the agency is looking for focused, achievable workplans with clear deliverables within a relatively short period. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can lower barriers for institutions that do not have large discretionary resources.
Eligibility is broad but structured around a U.S.-based lead applicant. Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private institutions of higher education (including community colleges), nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses), and various levels of government (state, county, city/township), as well as federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. The Principal Investigator must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution. Applicants may apply as a single organization or as a consortium, but consortium applications must be submitted as one integrated proposal with one U.S. organization designated as the lead and other partners listed as team members and subawardees where applicable. Subawards may be issued to both U.S. and foreign entities such as universities, research organizations, professional societies, laboratories, and international organizations, provided their roles fit the program goals and comply with applicable federal rules referenced in the RFA.
In terms of priorities, USDA-FAS notes that certain proposals will receive priority consideration. These include proposals submitted by Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), work focused in low or lower-middle income countries, and projects that address challenges faced by women. The notice also encourages submissions from smaller academic institutions, MSIs in particular (including American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Asian American, and African American institutions), as well as early-career researchers, extension agents, and women in eligible positions. Taken together, these priorities suggest the program is not only looking for technical merit, but also for inclusive participation and projects that recognize gender-related barriers in agriculture.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 20, 2012, with a closing date of April 18, 2012 (updated from the original April 17 deadline). The funding opportunity number is SCRP 2012 RFA, and the CFDA number listed is 10.961 (Scientific Cooperation and Research). The announcement indicates it includes standard federal grant components such as legislative authority, proposal and budget requirements, allowable and unallowable costs, reporting expectations, the review and selection process, and agency contact details. For help accessing the full announcement or details, the program contact listed is Jamilah Fagbene, International Trade Specialist, at 202-720-3160.
Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) FY12 RFA - FAQs
What is the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) FY12 RFA?
The Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) FY12 RFA is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). It funds short, applied projects intended to help reduce global poverty and hunger by delivering practical agricultural solutions that can be used by smallholder farmers in emerging economies.
What types of projects is SCRP designed to fund?
SCRP is designed to fund applied scientific research, extension, or education efforts that translate existing scientific knowledge and technology into practical, on-the-ground outcomes. The overall emphasis is on measurable applied work rather than purely theoretical research.
Who are considered "smallholder" farmers under this program?
For this funding announcement, "smallholders" are defined using the World Bank standard: farmers who own or lease less than 124 acres (50 hectares) used for subsistence or cash crop production.
What is the core expectation for proposed projects?
The core expectation is that proposals directly address agricultural constraints facing smallholder farmers and translate existing scientific knowledge and technology into outcomes that can realistically be adopted or scaled.
What required focus areas must projects align with?
Projects must align with one of three required focus areas: (1) improving agricultural productivity, (2) creating sustainable agricultural systems, or (3) building regional or global trade capacities.
Does the program require an international partnership?
Yes. Every proposal must include foreign collaboration with institutions located in World Bank-defined low or lower-middle income countries (referred to as emerging economies in the notice) that maintain diplomatic relations with the United States.
Can grant funds be shared with foreign partners?
Yes. Funding can be shared with foreign partners through subawards, allowing U.S. applicants to formally resource overseas collaborators as part of the project plan.
How many awards does USDA-FAS expect to make?
USDA-FAS anticipated making about four awards under this funding announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding is $160,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $40,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
How long can an SCRP-funded project last?
Projects are time-limited and may not exceed two years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is broad but requires a U.S.-based lead applicant. Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private institutions of higher education (including community colleges), nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses), and various levels of government (state, county, city/township), as well as federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Does the Principal Investigator (PI) have to be affiliated with a specific type of organization?
Yes. The Principal Investigator must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution.
Can applicants apply as a consortium?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a single organization or as a consortium. Consortium applications must be submitted as one integrated proposal, with one U.S. organization designated as the lead and other partners listed as team members and subawardees where applicable.
What kinds of organizations can receive subawards?
Subawards may be issued to both U.S. and foreign entities such as universities, research organizations, professional societies, laboratories, and international organizations, provided their roles fit the program goals and comply with applicable federal rules referenced in the RFA.
Are certain proposals given priority consideration?
Yes. USDA-FAS notes that certain proposals will receive priority consideration, including proposals submitted by Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), work focused in low or lower-middle income countries, and projects that address challenges faced by women.
Does the program encourage applications from specific types of applicants?
Yes. The notice encourages submissions from smaller academic institutions, MSIs in particular (including American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Asian American, and African American institutions), as well as early-career researchers, extension agents, and women in eligible positions.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2012. The closing date was April 18, 2012 (updated from the original April 17 deadline).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is SCRP 2012 RFA.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 10.961 (Scientific Cooperation and Research).
What kinds of administrative requirements are included in the announcement?
The announcement indicates it includes standard federal grant components such as legislative authority, proposal and budget requirements, allowable and unallowable costs, reporting expectations, the review and selection process, and agency contact details.
Who is the program contact for questions about the announcement?
The program contact listed is Jamilah Fagbene, International Trade Specialist, at 202-720-3160.
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