Special Research Grants Program Aquaculture Research
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The purpose of the Aquaculture Research program is to support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the U.S. and generate new science-based information and innovation to address industry constraints. Over the long term, results of projects supported by this program may help improve the profitability of the U.S. aquaculture industry, reduce the U.S. trade deficit, increase domestic food security, provide markets for U.S.-produced grain products
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Helps aquaculture businesses tackle major challenges like disease and sustainability. Provides funding for research on fish genetics and profitable practices.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding for research projects to address major constraints and advance priorities in the U.S. aquaculture industry. No matching funds required.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: aquaculture
Region: U.S.
Other Criteria: Projects must directly address major constraints to the U.S. aquaculture industry, Focus on one or more of the following priorities: genetics of commercial aquaculture species, critical disease issues impacting aquaculture species, design of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture production systems, economic research for increasing aquaculture profitability
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Review the program priorities and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare the grant application according to the guidelines.
- Submit the application through the designated portal.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/special-research-grants-program-aquaculture-research
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- Thursday, February 15, 2024Posted DateMonday, April 15, 2024Closing Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Research costs
- Equipment purchases
- Supplies for aquaculture research
- Travel expenses related to research
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Costs unrelated to aquaculture research
- Entertainment expenses
- Fines and penalties
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 100%
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- No waiver for amounts over $100,000
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds required as per NIFA Policy Guide
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $2,000,000 (minimum $1,602,427).
The application deadline is April 15, 2024.
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