Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program: National Integrated Food Safety Initiative

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	Federal Grant Title:	Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program: National Integrated Food Safety Initiative
	CFDA Number:	10.303
	CFDA Description:	Integrated Programs
	Federal Agency Name:	National Institute of Food and Agriculture
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Food and Nutrition Health
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NIFA-ICGP-002670
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Nov 02, 2009
	Creation Date:	Nov 02, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 19, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 19, 2010
	Archive Date:	Feb 18, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	20
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$12,700,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$2,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications for the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B. for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. For the purposes of this program, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state which (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; (2) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. Applications also may be submitted by 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (as defined in 7 CFR 3430), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. An applicant's failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing an application and making an award. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply directly for funds provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Grant Description: The purpose of the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative is to support food safety projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to solving problems in applied food safety research, education, or extension. Various models for integration of applied research, education, and extension will be considered for funding. Applications describing multi-state, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional activities (and combinations thereof) are encouraged. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address at least two of the three functional areas of research, education, and extension (i.e., research and extension, research and education, or extension and education).
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/foodsafetyicgp.cfm
Grant Announcement Contact: NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET.

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