# Supplemental and Alternative Crops

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-op-009767-supplemental-and-alternative-crops/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346459

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $938,000 in total. Applications closed on April 27, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-OP-009767 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 27, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $938,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.200 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligibility Requirements Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103), other Federal agencies, and private sector entities are eligible to submit applications. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Applicants for SAC must meet one of the requirements listed above. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from review or, if reviewed, 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.

## What the grant funds

The Supplemental and Alternative Crops (SAC) Competitive Grants Program will support projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value added products. The SAC supports the breeding, testing, and development of superior performing canola and industrial hemp varieties and production practices that result in improved cost efficiencies, reduced grower risks, and wider use in production systems. Research results and technology developed are expected to be rapidly transferred to producers and other users through effective extension outreach and other engagement efforts.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-OP-009767 still open?

No. It closed on April 27, 2023.

### Who can apply for Supplemental and Alternative Crops?

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 Supplemental and Alternative Crops?

Closed April 27, 2023. 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 $250,000 each. About $938,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina State University, University of Wisconsin System, Washington State University. The program made 115 awards worth $141 million in that time.