Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Assistance Listings

10.200 -- Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Important dates

Archived: April 29, 2021
Closed: March 30, 2021

Award details

Expected project funding: $930,000
Expected awards: Not specified

Award min.

Award max.

$225,000

Funding opportunity number:USDA-NIFA-OP-008079
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Grant
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
Category of Funding Activity:
- Agriculture
Category Explanation:Not specified

History

Posted date: December 28, 2020
Archive date: April 29, 2021
Version: 1

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Summary

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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

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Additional information on eligibility

PART III—ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Only 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. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY21-SAC-Mod-RFA.pdf	FY2021-Supplemental-and-Alternative-Crops-(SAC)-Competitive-Grants-Program-Mod-RFA	Dec 29, 2020 03:08 PM UTC
FY21-SAC.pdf	Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program	Dec 28, 2020 09:25 PM UTC

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