USDA-NIFA-OP-008140: Alfalfa Forage Research Program (AFRP)
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 2021.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $900,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $2.7 million in total. Applications closed on April 16, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 18, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$900,000
- Total funding$2.7 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 18, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 16, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 16, 2021 |
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)
A. Eligible ApplicantsApplications may only be submitted by (1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) Colleges and universities; (3) University research foundations; (4) Other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies; (6) National laboratories; (7) Private organizations, foundations or corporations; (8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or (9) A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in (1) through (8). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program awards averaged $731,472; this notice allows up to $900,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program (ASAFS) will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. Proposals submitted to ASAFS should address one or more of the following priorities: (1) Improving alfalfa forage and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management; (2) Improving persistence of alfalfa stands by lessening biotic or abiotic stresses; (3) Improving alfalfa forage and seed harvesting and storage systems to optimize economic returns; (4) Improving estimates of alfalfa forage quality as an animal feed to increase forage usage in animal feeds; and/or (5) Breeding to address biotic and abiotic stresses that impact forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
Who has won Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program (10.330) awarded $15.4 million across 21 grant awards, an average of $731,472 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | 3 | $2.2 million |
| University of California, Davis | California | 2 | $1.9 million |
| North Dakota State University | North Dakota | 2 | $1.5 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Regents of the University of Idaho | Idaho | 2 | $1.1 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-OP-008140 still open?
No. It closed on April 16, 2021.
Who can apply for Alfalfa Forage Research Program (AFRP)?
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 Alfalfa Forage Research Program (AFRP)?
Closed April 16, 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 $900,000 each. About $2.7 million in total.
Who has won Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., University of California, Davis, North Dakota State University. The program made 21 awards worth $15.4 million in that time.
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