Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP)
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.330 -- Alfalfa and Forage Research Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2017 to increase forage and seed yields and forage quality; improve forage and seed harvest and storage systems; develop methods to estimate forage yield and quality to support marketing and reduce producer risks; and explore new and novel uses for alfalfa. This is an integrated research and extension program.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may only be submitted by (1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) Colleges and universities; (3) University research foundations; (4) Other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies; (6) National laboratories; (7) Private organizations or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8).
Grantor contact information
Description
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Phone: 202-401-5048
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2017_alfalfa_final.pdf | Alfalfa and Forage Research | Mar 30, 2017 11:46 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 31, 2017
Award
$1,900,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-006285
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 30, 2017
Archive date:
May 31, 2017
