Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants
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.
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
CFDA: 10.332
Eligible Applicants: 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.
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: Yes
More Info: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agricultural-genome-phenome-initiative โ https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agricultural-genome-phenome-initiative
Contact: National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 300,000 โ USD 900,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 29, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.