Funding-Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program; February 1, 2012

 

Agency Name

 

USDA 

 

Description

 

The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details.

Announcement Number: USDA-NIFA-BRAP-003604

 

Due Date: Feb 01, 2012    In FY 2012, a submission of a full proposal application with a corresponding LOI is strongly encouraged (with exception to conference grant applications), but not required. The time and date of receipt of a LOI is 5:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, December 1, 2011. For instructions on how to prepare a LOI, please see Part IV, A. The deadline for submission of a full proposal application is 5:00 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/biotech_risk.html  

 

Contact Information

 

NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays

electronic@nifa.usda.gov