USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857: 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 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $650,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 18, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards7
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-BRAP-010309 | December 1, 2023 | Closed February 29, 2024 | 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 | June 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 12, 2026 |
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 Requirements Applications will only be accepted from public or private research or educational institutions or organizations.
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 BRAG program, Assistance Listing 10.219, is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the ecological effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms by techniques that use recombinant, synthesized, or amplified nucleic acids to modify or create a genome. The organisms include plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, livestock, and other animals. These include related wild and agricultural organisms.
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-011857 still open?
No. It closed on July 13, 2026.
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 July 13, 2026. 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 $5.0 million in total across about 7 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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