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Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL)

ID: 7200AA23RFA00007 • Type: Posted

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement a new global activity: Feed the Future (FTF) Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL), which aims to design, lead, and implement a research program focused on the discovery/identification of novel alleles for traits critical in climate adaptation, validate and transfer to elite lines of rice, wheat, sorghum and millet in FTF countries and adjacent areas with similar farming systems. Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA. Subject to the availability of funds, an award will be made to the responsible Applicant whose application best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity and the selection criteria contained herein.

Deadline for Questions: May 8, 2023, 04:00 PM Washington, D.C. Time to Leah Leach at lleach@usaid.gov

Closing Date: June 27, 2023, 04:00 PM Washington, D.C. Time to Leah Leach at lleach@usaid.gov

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL). The CRCIL aims to design, lead, and implement a research program focused on the discovery/identification of novel alleles for traits critical in climate adaptation, validate and transfer to elite lines of rice, wheat, sorghum and millet in FTF countries and adjacent areas with similar farming systems. The total estimated program amount for the Leader Award is $37 million, including $22 million in core funding over five years from the Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) and contingent upon funding, up to $6 million for buy-ins to the Leader Award from USAID Missions, Regional Bureaus, and other Offices. Separately, up to $9 million may be issued in the form of Associate Awards.

Grant Details
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals will be a five-year Leader with Associates (LWA) Cooperative Agreement awarded to a U.S. university. The Total Estimated Amount (TEA) allows a maximum award ceiling of up to $37,000,000.

The Leader Award includes $22 million in core funding over five years from the Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS), with potential additional funding of up to $15 million through buy-ins and associate awards. The program will invest in the discovery, validation and transfer of alleles controlling traits critical in climate adaptation using new breeding tools and methods that enable faster, cheaper, and more effective generation of improved cereal crop varieties.

The IL's research outputs are intended to directly contribute to achieving the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Objective 1 - Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth, Objective 2 - Strengthened resilience among people and systems.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for Federal Awards is five years.

Grant Value
$37 million total estimated program amount for the Leader Award.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Feed the Future (FTF) countries and adjacent areas with similar farming systems.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Grant Category
Earmark
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/27/23 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 7200AA23RFA00007 for Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL). The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 27, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
June 27, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 15, 2023, 4:20 p.m. EDT
Version
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$37,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Leah Leach Award Specialist
Contact Email
lleach@usaid.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 916-2712

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