USDA-NIFA-BRAP-010309: Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
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 National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2023.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $650,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $5.5 million in total. Applications closed on February 29, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 5, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$5.5 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857 | June 18, 2026 | Closed July 13, 2026 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-BRAP-009504 | October 5, 2022 | Closed April 5, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-BRAP-008702 | November 10, 2021 | Closed February 15, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 29, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 30, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the BRAG program are limited to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations and must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research awards averaged $471,833; this notice allows up to $650,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program (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.
Who has won Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research (10.219) awarded $26.9 million across 57 grant awards, an average of $471,833 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 6 | $3.0 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 5 | $2.9 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 3 | $1.6 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Texas | 3 | $1.6 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 USDA-NIFA-BRAP-010309 still open?
No. It closed on February 29, 2024.
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 29, 2024. 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 $650,000 each. About $5.5 million in total across about 10 awards.
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.
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