Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- 10.219 -- Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms — such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses — arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2019_BRAG_RFA_-_Mod__2.pdf | FY '19 BRAG RFA Mod # 2 | Feb 4, 2019 07:55 PM UTC |
| FY_2019_BRAG.pdf | FY 2019 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program RFA | Nov 21, 2018 04:58 PM UTC |
| FY_2019_BRAG_RFA-Mod__1.pdf | FY '19 BRAG RFA - Mod # 1 | Nov 27, 2018 06:23 PM UTC |
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Archived: March 29, 2019
Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-BRAP-006674
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
November 21, 2018
Archive date:
March 29, 2019
