USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Funding Opportunities Update

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 July 14, 2016


Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Agriculture and Natural Resources Science for Climate Variability and Change Challenge Area
 
This AFRI Challenge Area focuses on the priority to mitigate and adapt to climate variability and change. It supports activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration in agricultural and forest production systems, and prepare the nation's agriculture and forests to adapt to variable climates. The long-term outcome for this program is to reduce the use of energy, nitrogen fertilizer, and water by ten percent and increase carbon sequestration by fifteen percent through resilient agriculture and forest production systems. In order to achieve this outcome, this program will support multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants.
Request for Applications
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Posted Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Closing Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005942
Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,400,000
Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase I
 
Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for a Phase I project. Proposed Phase I projects should prove the scientific or technical feasibility of the approach or concept. Projects dealing with agricultural related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR topic areas. USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water.  USDA SBIR Program has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. 
Request for Applications
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016
Closing Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-005943
Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,000,000