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Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Assistance Listings: 10.219 -- Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

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

Eligibility Requirements Applications will only be accepted from public or private research or educational institutions or organizations.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast 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

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

Closing: July 13, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

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:

No

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

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