Department of Agriculture Grant: Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat

Opportunity ID: 41839

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108-APS
Funding Opportunity Title: Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 29, 2008
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,200,000
Award Ceiling: $2,200,000
Award Floor: $2,200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS.

This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Agency for International Development
Description: The purpose of this amendment is to adjust the ceilings.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Todd Miller

Phone 202-712-0294
Email:Tomiller@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this modification #3 is to clarify the funding ceilings. Sep 02, 2008
SYNOPSIS

The purpose of this amendment #2 to APS Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108, is to adjust the ceilings for the Cost/Business Application proposal as follows:

a. Year 1 ceiling: Not to exceed $1 million.

b. Any year 2 or 3 funding shall be contingent upon reaching acceptable results, per the CTO, by the end of year 1 and/or year 2.

c. Year 2 ceiling: not to exceed $1.5 million.

d. Year 3 ceiling: Not to exceed $1.5 million.

Sep 02, 2008
See amendment number 1, attached. Aug 29, 2008
Jun 03, 2008

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108-APS
Funding Opportunity Title: Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 29, 2008
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,200,000
Award Ceiling: $2,200,000
Award Floor: $2,200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS.

This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Agency for International Development
Description: The purpose of this amendment is to adjust the ceilings.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Todd Miller

Phone 202-712-0294
Email:Tomiller@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108-APS
Funding Opportunity Title: Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Sep 02, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,200,000
Award Ceiling: $2,200,000
Award Floor: $2,200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS.

This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Agency for International Development
Description: The purpose of this amendment is to adjust the ceilings.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Todd Miller

Phone 202-712-0294
Email:Tomiller@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108-APS
Funding Opportunity Title: Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 29, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,200,000
Award Ceiling: $2,200,000
Award Floor: $2,200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS.

This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Agency for International Development
Description: The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions submitted in response to the APS, and to make additional changes.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Todd Miller

Phone 202-712-0294
Email:Tomiller@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-EGAT-08-1108-APS
Funding Opportunity Title: Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,200,000
Award Ceiling: $2,200,000
Award Floor: $2,200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS.

This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Agency for International Development
Description: To Interested Applicants:

The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to solicit applications for funding. The United States Government, through USAID, is seeking initial concept papers and then full applications to implement activities in support of the program to develop Abiotic Stress Tolerant Rice and Wheat using biotechnology as a tool. The geographic focus under consideration is USAID’s geographic definition of South Asia.

Through this APS, USAID will facilitate the evaluation of selected technologies under field conditions in India, the most promising of which may be selected for further development and delivery to farmers in India and, eventually South Asia.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Todd Miller

Phone 202-712-0294
Email:Tomiller@usaid.gov

Folder 41839 Full Announcement-1 -> AbioticStressTolerantBioengineeredRice&WheatAPS.pdf

Folder 41839 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment #3 1 -> Amendment#3.pdf

Folder 41839 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment number 1 1 -> Amendment1.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Todd Miller
Phone 202-712-0294
Email: Tomiller@usaid.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
98.001 PKG00007423 May 20, 2008 May 20, 2009 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

41839 SF424-2.0.pdf

41839 SF424D-1.1.pdf

41839 SF424C-1.0.pdf

41839 SF424B-1.1.pdf

41839 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

41839 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf


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