Deadline: 1-Dec-22
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the applications for the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program to support environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment.
The statutory program goals and objectives are to authorize and support environmental assessment research to help identify and analyze environmental effects of biotechnology and to authorize research to help regulators develop long-term policies concerning the introduction of such technology.
Funding Information
- The anticipated amount available for BRAG in FY 2023 is approximately $5,500,000.
- Standard Proposals. Standard research proposals should not exceed $650,000 (including indirect costs) for project periods up to four (4) years of support. Proposal requests exceeding these limits will be excluded from review.
- Conference Proposals. Conference proposals should not exceed $50,000. Indirect costs are not allowed on conference grants. Proposal requests exceeding these limits will be excluded from review.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the BRAG program are limited to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations and must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343950