Supplemental and Alternative Crops

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

Eligibility Requirements 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. Applicants for SAC must meet one of the requirements listed above. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from review or, if reviewed, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

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.

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY23-SAC-RFA-508.pdf	FY2023 - Supplemental and Alternative Crops - RFA	Feb 28, 2023 04:42 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Supplemental and Alternative Crops

Archived: May 27, 2023

Application process

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Award

$938,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-OP-009767

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:

February 28, 2023

Archive date:

May 27, 2023