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Special Research Grants for Aquaculture Research Program

ID: USDA-NIFA-SRGP-010575 • Type: Posted

Description

The purpose of the Aquaculture Research program is to support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the U.S. and generate new science-based information and innovation to address industry constraints. Over the long term, results of projects supported by this program may help improve the profitability of the U.S. aquaculture industry, reduce the U.S. trade deficit, increase domestic food security, provide markets for U.S.-produced grain products, increase domestic aquaculture business investment opportunities, and provide more jobs for rural and coastal America. The Aquaculture Research program will fund projects that directly address major constraints to the U.S. aquaculture industry and focus on one or more of the following program priorities: (1) genetics of commercial aquaculture species; (2) critical disease issues impacting aquaculture species; (3) design of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture production systems; and (4) economic research for increasing aquaculture profitability.

Background
The Aquaculture Research program aims to support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the U.S. and generate new science-based information and innovation to address industry constraints.

The program aligns with USDA Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026 goals and USDA Science and Research Strategy, 2023–2026 priorities.

Grant Details
The Special Research Grants for Aquaculture Research program will fund applied research projects addressing major constraints to the U.S. aquaculture industry, focusing on genetics of commercial aquaculture species, critical disease issues impacting aquaculture species, design of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture production systems, development of climate resilient technologies, production systems, and/or management strategies for commercial aquaculture species, and economic research for increasing commercial aquaculture profitability.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include State Agricultural Experiment Stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and any group consisting of two or more entities identified in the eligibility requirements. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible.

Period of Performance
The grant duration is 24 months with an application deadline of April 15, 2024.

The start date of a 2-year project funded with funds appropriated in FY 2024 appropriations must be before October 1, 2024.

Recipients may be eligible for a no-cost extension for a third year.

Grant Value
The anticipated amount available for the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research in FY2024 is $1.936 million.

The maximum award amount is $300,000 with no matching requirement.

Place of Performance
The program is limited to applied research projects focused on the U.S. aquaculture industry.
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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 2/15/24 the National Institute of Food and Agriculture posted grant opportunity USDA-NIFA-SRGP-010575 for Special Research Grants for Aquaculture Research Program with funding of $1.9 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants. It is expected that 6 total grants will be made worth between $50,000 and $300,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Feb. 15, 2024, 10:03 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
May 15, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants include: a) State Agricultural Experiment Stations; b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); c) university research foundations; d) other research institutions and organizations; e) Federal agencies; f) national laboratories; g) private organizations or corporations; h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and i) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$300,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,936,000
Estimated Number of Grants
6

Contacts

Contact
Joseph Perez Program Analyst
Contact Email
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Contact Phone
(202) 445-5402
Additional Information
Special Research Grants Program Aquaculture Research
Additional Information Site
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/special-research-grants-program-aquaculture-research

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