Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.200 -- Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using conventional breeding and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties. Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may only be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, as amended (16 USC 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy_2015_potato_breeding_research_rfa_final_to_post.pdf | Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research | Mar 19, 2015 03:55 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 22, 2015
Award
$1,242,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-SRGP-004996
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
Food and nutrition
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 19, 2015
Archive date:
May 22, 2015
