Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA BRAP 008032
The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Its core goal is to fund research that produces new, decision-ready scientific information to help federal regulatory agencies evaluate the potential effects of releasing genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment. The emphasis is on practical risk assessment knowledge that can strengthen science-based regulatory decisions, particularly around environmental impacts and regulatory questions that agencies face when reviewing GE organisms.
BRAG focuses broadly on genetically engineered organisms across many biological categories, including GE plants and microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses), as well as GE animals like arthropods, fish, birds, mammals, and other non-human animals. Research can address outcomes in both managed environments (for example, farms, aquaculture systems, or other human-influenced settings) and natural environments (ecosystems where organisms may spread, persist, or interact with native species). In other words, the program is not limited to agricultural field impacts alone; it also supports work that clarifies ecological behavior, interactions, and potential downstream environmental consequences relevant to oversight and regulation.
The program is designed to serve regulatory needs by generating scientific evidence aligned with real regulatory issues rather than purely exploratory or basic science aims. Applicants are directed to consult the official Request for Applications (RFA) for the specific research priorities, required components, and evaluation criteria. The opportunity also references USDA NIFA "Centers of Excellence" (COE) information, pointing applicants to a separate COE webpage where they can review the COE designation process, the criteria used for that designation, and other programs that offer COE-related opportunities.
Eligibility is restricted to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations, provided they meet all requirements described in the RFA. Applications that do not satisfy eligibility rules by the deadline may be removed from consideration or prevent NIFA from making an award. NIFA also highlights its Grants Overview as a useful starting resource, especially for organizations that are new to federal financial assistance and need guidance on navigating the federal grants process.
The opportunity explicitly prohibits duplicate or multiple submissions. If an applicant submits more than one version or multiple applications in a way that violates this rule, NIFA will disqualify both, so applicants are expected to submit a single, final application package.
Key listing details include: Funding Opportunity Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program; Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA BRAP 008032; Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture; CFDA Number: 10.219; Funding Instrument: Grant; Activity Category: Agriculture; Award Ceiling: $500,000. The original closing date shown is February 24, 2021, and the posting creation date is December 11, 2020. For the exact number of expected awards and any additional constraints (such as project period, matching requirements if any, and priority areas), the RFA is the controlling document applicants would need to follow.Apply for USDA NIFA BRAP 008032
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.219.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-12-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-02-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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