# Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-op-010554-alfalfa-seed-and-alfalfa-forage-systems/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351896

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $300,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $3.7 million in total. Applications closed on May 2, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-OP-010554 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 2, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $3.7 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.330 |

## Who can apply

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

Applications for AFRP 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. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – Submission of duplicate or predominantly overlapping applications is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits multiple applications that are duplicative or substantially overlapping to NIFA programs within the same fiscal year. In the case of multiple submissions of an application to the same RFA, the application with the most recent time stamp will be considered for acceptance. If the application is recommended for funding, NIFA will require all other submissions to other federal agencies for funding of the proposed project be withdrawn as Federal funding may be provided for each objective only once. 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

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-OP-010554 still open?

No. It closed on May 2, 2024.

### Who can apply for Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems?

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 Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems?

Closed May 2, 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 $300,000 each. About $3.7 million in total across about 10 awards.

### 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.