Funding-USDA, DOE - Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE; December 19, 2013

Agency

Office of Science

Description

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.

Announcement Number: DE-FOA-0001034

Closing Date: Pre-Application: Dec 19, 2013; Application Due Date Feb 25, 2014

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=247994

Contact Information

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
kim.laing@science.doe.gov