Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004996
Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004996
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research" 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 Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $1,242,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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, as amended (16 USC 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SRGP 004996) is a discretionary grant program administered by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants). Its central aim is to fund research programs focused on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varietal development and testing, specifically to produce improved potato varieties that are suitable for commercial production. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen breeding pipelines that can deliver new or improved cultivars, rather than supporting general potato research that is not tied to developing and validating new varieties.
Projects supported under this program must center on "varietal development and testing," which the announcement defines as research that uses conventional breeding methods and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties. A key point is that activities like evaluation, screening, and testing are expected, but they must clearly support the broader goal of variety development. That means field trials, phenotype screening, quality and processing assessments, disease or pest resistance evaluations, stress tolerance testing, and similar work are appropriate when they are part of a coherent breeding and selection strategy that moves candidate lines toward release or commercial readiness.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the program rules. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $1,242,000. The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015, with an application closing date of April 22, 2015, and an archive date of May 22, 2015, indicating this particular announcement cycle is historical but still useful as a reference for the program's intent and typical eligibility structure.
Eligibility is limited to specific categories of institutions associated with agricultural and veterinary research capacity. 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 (as amended; 16 USC 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. The announcement also notes "Others" with a pointer to additional eligibility clarification in the full text, but the stated list makes clear the program is targeted to established public and accredited research institutions with relevant mandates and infrastructure.
For assistance, NIFA provides a help desk for issues accessing the full announcement electronically (202-401-5048) during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays). The notice also indicates there is a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, which would typically cover proposal requirements, required forms, and the alignment of proposed work to the program goals as described in the full solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA SRGP 004996.
Which agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to fund research programs focused on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varietal development and testing, with the goal of producing improved potato varieties suitable for commercial production.
Is this grant intended for general potato research?
No. The program is designed to strengthen breeding pipelines that can deliver new or improved cultivars. Research that is not clearly tied to developing and validating new potato varieties is not the focus of this opportunity.
What kinds of projects does NIFA expect to support under this program?
Projects must center on "varietal development and testing," meaning research that uses conventional breeding methods and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties, along with supporting evaluation and testing that advances candidate lines toward release or commercial readiness.
What does "varietal development and testing" mean in this announcement?
It refers to research that develops improved potato varieties using conventional breeding methods and/or biotechnological genetics, and includes evaluation, screening, and testing activities when they directly support a coherent breeding and selection strategy.
Are evaluation, screening, and testing activities allowed?
Yes. Activities such as evaluation, screening, and testing are expected, but they must clearly support the broader goal of potato variety development (for example, moving candidate lines toward release or commercial readiness).
What are examples of appropriate evaluation and testing activities?
Examples include field trials, phenotype screening, quality and processing assessments, disease or pest resistance evaluations, stress tolerance testing, and similar work, as long as these activities are part of an overall breeding and selection plan focused on varietal development.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with program rules.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,242,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 22, 2015.
What does the archive date mean for this announcement?
The archive date was May 22, 2015. This indicates the specific announcement cycle described is historical, though it can still be useful as a reference for the program's intent and typical eligibility structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific categories of institutions. 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 (as amended; 16 USC 582a et seq.)
- Accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine
The announcement mentions "Others." What does that mean?
The notice includes "Others" with a pointer to additional eligibility clarification in the full text. Based on the summary provided, the stated list shows the program is targeted to established public and accredited research institutions with relevant mandates and infrastructure.
What organism and crop does this program focus on?
The program focuses on potato, specifically Solanum tuberosum L.
What is the emphasis on "commercial production" about?
The program aims to produce improved potato varieties that are suitable for commercial production, reinforcing that funded work should support breeding outcomes that can lead to commercially viable cultivars.
How can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
NIFA provides a help desk for issues accessing the full announcement electronically at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays).
Is there a contact for questions about preparing the application?
Yes. The notice indicates there is a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, which typically covers proposal requirements, required forms, and how well a proposed project aligns with the program goals described in the full solicitation.
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