Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Workshop Grants

USDA-NIFA-ERA Posted USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942

Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is intended to:Study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve viable and secure agricultural production.Ensure that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crops, animal genetics, and phenomics are filled.Identify and develop a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Ensure future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Study the relevance of different germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future.Enhance genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Disseminate findings to relevant audiences.

Eligibility

In accordance with 7 USC 3157(b)(7), the Secretary may make grants under this subsection to: 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3. University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). A consortium of eligible entities is encouraged to apply under this NOFO.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$20,000.00
Award Ceiling
$50,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$50,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
April 30, 2026
Closes
June 29, 2026
Archive Date
August 3, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Agency Code
USDA-NIFA-ERA
Funding Instrument
Other