Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings: 10.219 -- Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
Description
The purpose of the BRAG program, Assistance Listing 10.219, is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the ecological effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms by techniques that use recombinant, synthesized, or amplified nucleic acids to modify or create a genome. The organisms include plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, livestock, and other animals. These include related wild and agricultural organisms.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY26-BRAG-NOFO-P.pdf | FY26-Biotechnology-Risk-Assessment-Research-Grants-Program-NOFO | Jun 18, 2026 06:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 13, 2026
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
7
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$650,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 18, 2026
Archive date:
August 12, 2026
