# Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-cppm-010315-crop-protection-and-pest-management-competitive-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351097

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $325,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 18 awards worth $14.8 million in total. Applications closed on February 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-CPPM-010315 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $325,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 18 |
| Total funding | $14.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.329 |

## Who can apply

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

Applicants for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program 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. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the Crop Protection and Pest Management program is to address high priority issues related to pests and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional and national levels. The CPPM program supports projects that will ensure food security and respond effectively to other major societal pest management challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches that are economically viable, ecologically prudent, and safe for human health. The CPPM program addresses IPM challenges for emerging issues and existing priority pest concerns that can be addressed more effectively with new and emerging technologies. The outcomes of the CPPM program are effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM practices and strategies needed to maintain agricultural productivity and healthy communities. ​

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-CPPM-010315 still open?

No. It closed on February 15, 2024.

### Who can apply for Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive 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 Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program?

Closed February 15, 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 $325,000 each. About $14.8 million in total across about 18 awards.

### Who has won Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina State University, University of California Office of the President, Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The program made 210 awards worth $96.1 million in that time.