National Clean Plant Network Cooperative Agreements Program
This program makes funding available for the National Clean Plant Network for Fiscal Year 2016 as provided under the Agricultural Act of 2014, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill of 2014, specifically Section 1000 7. The National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) provides asexually propagated plant material
free of targeted plant pathogens and pests to protect the environment and ensure the global competitiveness of US specialty crop producers.
Program priorities include:
1) establishing and supporting governance and related administrative activities; 2) promoting the introduction, diagnosis, treatment, establishment (in foundation blocks) and release of clean plant materials, both from foreign and domestic sources, for commercial development; 3) conducting methods development to accurately advance and test therapies, as well as establish guidelines and standards for certification maintenance; 4) developing partnerships with extension and outreach services (e.g.
university and state departments of agriculture) to interact with commercial nurseries, industry associations and producers; and 5) developing and implementing best practices and quality control protocols.
Funding will be provided to Land-Grant Universities, Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Governments, and Federal Agencies to support Network priorities noted above.
Funding priority will be given to applications that focus on specialty crops, with clear work plans for developing and maintaining a comprehensive, cohesive and efficient network.
Program priorities include:
1) establishing and supporting governance and related administrative activities; 2) promoting the introduction, diagnosis, treatment, establishment (in foundation blocks) and release of clean plant materials, both from foreign and domestic sources, for commercial development; 3) conducting methods development to accurately advance and test therapies, as well as establish guidelines and standards for certification maintenance; 4) developing partnerships with extension and outreach services (e.g.
university and state departments of agriculture) to interact with commercial nurseries, industry associations and producers; and 5) developing and implementing best practices and quality control protocols.
Funding will be provided to Land-Grant Universities, Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Governments, and Federal Agencies to support Network priorities noted above.
Funding priority will be given to applications that focus on specialty crops, with clear work plans for developing and maintaining a comprehensive, cohesive and efficient network.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Office: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Full Funding Announcement location
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Land-Grant Universities Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture State Agricultural Experiment Stations State or Local Governments Federal Agencies
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/business-services/sa_financial_management/sa_financial_services_branch/sa_agreements_service_center/ct_asc/!ut/p/a1/lZFPc4IwEMU_Sw8emSwJ8uco2AJW204rVbhkYgyQGQkMoJ320xex7cEZ1Oa2eW_f7P4WJWiNEsUOMmOtL
Contact:
Eileen BerkeManagement AnalystPhone 301-851-2856
Agency Email Description:
email for electronic access problems
Agency Email:
eileen.m.berke@aphis.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2015-09-09
Application Due Date:
2015-11-18
Archive Date:
2015-12-18
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