Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP)
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2017 to increase forage and seed yields and forage quality; improve forage and seed harvest and storage systems; develop methods to estimate forage yield and quality to support marketing and reduce producer risks; and explore new and novel
uses for alfalfa.
This is an integrated research and extension program.
This is an integrated research and extension program.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,900,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,900,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications 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 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).
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/alfalfa-and-forage-research-program
Contact:
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2017-03-30
Application Due Date:
2017-05-01
Archive Date:
2017-05-31
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