Supplemental and Alternative Crops
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The SAC Grant Program supports projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acreage in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value added products. Such crops are important to U.S. agriculture in that these can provide new and profitable cropping options in response to low commodity prices and changes in consumer demand for new agricultural-based products. The U.S. does not produce enough canola oil to meet its annual domestic consumption needs. Modern
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Helps farmers grow more canola and industrial hemp by funding research and development of better crop varieties. Supports projects that improve farming practices and reduce risks for growers.
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Funding for projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres of canola and industrial hemp in the United States, supporting breeding, testing, and development of superior varieties and production practices for improved cost efficiencies and reduced grower risks.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: agriculture, plant science, agricultural research
Region: United States
Other Criteria: Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), Other Federal agencies, Private sector entities, 1862 Land-grant Institutions, 1890 Land-grant Institutions, 1994 Land-grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed, Projects focused on breeding, testing, and development of superior performing canola and industrial hemp varieties and production practices, Projects leading to expanded adaptation and increased acres of canola and industrial hemp in the United States, Expected to rapidly transfer research results and technology to producers and other users through effective extension outreach
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This program offers funding up to $1,863,989 (minimum $1,815,036).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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