Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

10.200 -- Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program will support projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value added products. The SAC supports the breeding, testing, and development of superior performing canola and industrial hemp varieties and production practices that result in improved cost efficiencies, reduced grower risks, and wider use in production systems. Research results and technology developed are expected to be rapidly transferred to producers and other users through effective extension outreach and other engagement efforts.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

PART III—ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Only colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies, and private sector entities are eligible to submit applications. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have any questions related to preparing application content

Policy@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY21-SAC-Mod-RFA.pdf	FY2021-Supplemental-and-Alternative-Crops-(SAC)-Competitive-Grants-Program-Mod-RFA	Dec 29, 2020 03:08 PM UTC
FY21-SAC.pdf	Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program	Dec 28, 2020 09:25 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program

Archived: April 29, 2021

Application process

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Award

$930,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$225,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-OP-008079

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

December 28, 2020

Archive date:

April 29, 2021