USDA-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) and DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE), DOE-BIOENERGY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE

Website

dcassidy@nifa.usda.gov

Email

National Program Leader: Dr. P. Daniel Cassidy USDA-NIFA Phone: 202-401-6444

Information Contact

Assist grant seekers in locating other programs for the same or related purpose. Provide the name, administering agency, and code number. This will help grant seekers find more appropriate resources or combine resources from different agencies. USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Biodiesel Fuel Education Initiative, Joint USDA-DOE Biorefinery Optimization Initiative

Eligibility

Individual School Districts Other
Other: No

Type of Aid

Grant Cooperative Agreement Other
Other: No

Program Purpose

TBD

Eligibility Description

Finance the research and development of bio-mass based products, bio-energy, bio-fuels, and related processes.

Special Conditions

Institutions of higher education, national laboratories, federal or state research agencies, private sector, entities, and non-profit organizations.

Use of Funds

No population restriction.

Application Process

Funding Potential for Award–Up to $6 Million from USDA and $3 Million from DOE

Range of Awards–In FY 2015, grants ranged from $500,000 to $2.5 Million.

Funding Cycle – Duration–Grant life is for 3 to 5 years.

Source of Funds–USDA funds are provided through the Farm Bill-Section 9008. DOE funds are discretionary.

Authorization

Deadline–TBD; late spring 2017.

How to Apply–Apply to Department of Energy BETO

Selection Criteria & Decision Authority–Applicants must meet specific selection criteria. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. A minimum of 20 percent cost sharing requirements apply, and may be up to 50 percent depending on nature of project. Cost share must come from non-federal sources. Pre-application is required.

Related Programs

2014 Farm Bill Section 9008