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Potato Breeding Research

ID: USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011275 • Type: Posted
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Description

The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using conventional breeding and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties. Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development.

Background
The Potato Breeding Research Program, authorized under Section 2(c)(1)(B) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act, aims to support research that facilitates breakthroughs in food and agricultural sciences critical to the United States.

The program is administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the USDA, focusing on developing superior potato varieties through integrated research and extension efforts. The goal is to address significant challenges faced by the U.S. potato industry by promoting excellence in research and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.

Grant Details
The Potato Breeding Research program will fund two-year projects aimed at developing and releasing new potato varieties with high commercial value. Key tasks include:
1. Developing superior performing varieties resistant to pests and diseases such as potato virus Y and late blight;
2. Incorporating traits for improved water and nutrient use efficiency;
3. Identifying desirable yield and quality traits for new varieties;
4. Developing high throughput methods for rapid trait selection.

Successful proposals must demonstrate integration of research and extension objectives, stakeholder engagement, and a clear plan for data management.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges, colleges receiving funds under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act, and accredited veterinary schools.

Applicants may subcontract to non-eligible organizations if necessary for project execution.

Period of Performance
The grant will be performed over a two-year period starting from FY 2025.

Grant Value
The total anticipated funding for the Potato Breeding Research Program in FY 2025 is approximately $3,707,255, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000 per year.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be conducted across multiple states within the U.S., focusing on regional potato breeding networks.
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Overview

Agency
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.200 - Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/17/25 the National Institute of Food and Agriculture posted grant opportunity USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011275 for Potato Breeding Research with funding of $3.7 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants. It is expected that 4 total grants will be made worth between $500,000 and $1.5 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 17, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 17, 2025, 10:33 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
April 19, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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 1962 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act, Pub. L. 87-778, as amended (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine for the purpose of facilitating or expanding ongoing State-Federal food and agricultural research, extension, or education programs. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,500,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$3,707,255
Estimated Number of Grants
4

Contacts

Contact
Kevin Siegmund Policy Specialist
Contact Email
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Email Description
If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Contact Phone
(816) 510-7456
Additional Information
Potato Breeding Research
Additional Information Site
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/potato-breeding-research

Documents

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