7200AA21RFA00018: Soybean Value Chain Research
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agency for International Development notices from 2021.
Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $30.0 million (at least $10.0 million) to colleges and universities. Applications closed on October 18, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 13, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30.0 million
- Award floor$10.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 18, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 18, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $30.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Issue Date: July 6, 2021 Deadline for Question: August 9, 2021, 4:00pm Washington, D.C. time Closing Date: October 18, 2021 Closing Time: 4:00pm Washington, D.C. time Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 7200AA21RFA00018 Program Title: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Soybean Value Chain Research Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 98.001 Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a five year Leader with Associates cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Soybean Value Chain Research program. The estimated total program amount of $30 million includes $10 million in Development Assistance funding, $10 million in Associate awards and $10 million in mission buy-ins. Eligibility for this award is restricted to qualified U.S.-based Title XII universities. See Section C of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for eligibility requirements. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty accessing the NOFO, please contact Kyle Davis via email at kydavis@usaid.gov for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifiers and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.IV.f. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 7200AA21RFA00018 still open?
No. It closed on October 18, 2021.
Who can apply for Soybean Value Chain Research?
Agency for International Development accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Soybean Value Chain Research?
Closed October 18, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $30.0 million each.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.