Alfalfa and Forage Research Program
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Alfalfa and Forage Research Program: AFRP supports integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer to improve the efficiency and sustainability of conventional and organic forage production systems. AFRP encourages projects that establish multi-disciplinary networks to address priority national or regional science needs of the forage industry. By bringing together expertise from multiple organizations and states, these projects will have greater impact and will enhance the effectiveness of limited state, federal and industry resources.
In FY 2016, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. NIFA is soliciting applications for the FY 2016 under the following areas:
1.Improving alfalfa forage yield and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management;
2.Improving persistence of alfalfa stands by lessening biotic or abiotic stresses;
3.Improving alfalfa forage and seed harvesting and storage systems to optimize economic returns;
4.Improving estimates of alfalfa forage quality as an animal feed to increase forage usage in animal feeds; and/or
5.Breeding to address biotic and abiotic stresses that impact alfalfa forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
In FY 2016, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. NIFA is soliciting applications for the FY 2016 under the following areas:
1.Improving alfalfa forage yield and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management;
2.Improving persistence of alfalfa stands by lessening biotic or abiotic stresses;
3.Improving alfalfa forage and seed harvesting and storage systems to optimize economic returns;
4.Improving estimates of alfalfa forage quality as an animal feed to increase forage usage in animal feeds; and/or
5.Breeding to address biotic and abiotic stresses that impact alfalfa forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
Federal Grant Title: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-005656 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.330 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Alfalfa and Forage Research Program |
Current Application Deadline: | Apr 13, 2016 |
Original Application Deadline: | Apr 13, 2016 |
Posted Date: | Feb 1, 2016 |
Creation Date: | Feb 1, 2016 |
Archive Date: | May 13, 2016 |
Total Program Funding: | $1,850,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | none |
Expected Number of Awards: | |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applications may only be submitted by (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 or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8).
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