Policy Research Centers Grant Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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- 10.200 -- Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
A Policy Research Center (PRC) is defined to have the analytical capacity to either perform policy analysis across multiple sets of public policy issues or have a specialized capacity in a single policy area. A center may reside in a single institution or be a collaborative effort across multiple institutions. These centers will conduct research and education programs that are objective, operationally independent, and external to the Federal Government and that concern the effect of public policies and trade agreements on the following areas: (1) The farm and agricultural sectors (including commodities,...
livestock, dairy, and specialty crops); (2) the environment; (3) rural families, households, and economies; and (4) consumers, food, and nutrition.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, private organizations, corporations, and individuals (7 U.S.C. 3155).
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy_12_policy_research_centers_rfa_-_final.pdf | Policy Research Centers Grant Program | Jan 5, 2012 10:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 14, 2012
Award
$3,840,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$450,000
Award Minimum
$960,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-FAPR-003632
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Business and commerce
Agriculture
Food and nutrition
Environment
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 5, 2012
Archive date:
March 14, 2012
