# Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-brap-008702-biotechnology-risk-assessment-research-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336501

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 15, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-008702 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 15, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.219 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the BRAG are limited to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations and must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Duplicate or Multiple Submission – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if a lead project director submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms — such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses — arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See the Request for Applications (RFA) for details. View the Centers of Excellence (COE) webpage to access a factsheet on the COE designation process, including COE criteria, and a list of programs offering COE opportunities.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-BRAP-008702 still open?

No. It closed on February 15, 2022.

### Who can apply for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program?

Closed February 15, 2022. 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 $500,000 each. About $5.0 million in total.

### Who has won Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina State University, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Florida. The program made 57 awards worth $26.9 million in that time.