Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), hereby announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics- based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for research on plants that will improve biomass and oil seed characteristics, yield, or sustainability. Research to overcome the biological barriers to the low-cost, high-quality, scalable and sustainable production of bioenergy feedstocks using the tools of genetics and genomics are encouraged.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/25/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
DE-FOA-0001034
Federal Agency/Office
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
All types of applicants are eligible to apply, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. DOE Eligibility Criteria: Applicants from U.S. Colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals are eligible to apply, except as described in the preceding paragraph. Researchers from other Federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA- 0001034; if a formal application is encouraged, additional submission information will be provided. USDA Eligibility Criteria: The Secretary may award grants to State agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities. Applications from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
02/25/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Specialist, 301-903-3026
kim.laing@science.doe.gov
Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager, 301-903-9549
Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov
Website Address
https://www.fedconnect.net
E-mail Address
kim.laing@science.doe.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$5,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $200,000.00 to $500,000.00
