Agricultural Market And Economic Research (10.290)
Program
10.290 Agricultural Market And Economic Research
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
7 U.S.C. Section 3318, 7 CFR Section 2.29.
Program Number
10.290
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To conduct cooperative economic research and analyses in support of the Office of the Chief Economist's responsibility to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of Department policies, programs, and proposed legislation. These research projects and analyses cover the nation's agricultural commodity markets; risk analyses and cost-benefit analyses related to international food and agriculture; sustainable development; energy issues related to the agricultural economy; agricultural labor; global climate change; and any other topics that support the Department's consideration or review of policies and programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Research is conducted that is in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Economist's in-house research and analysis programs and projects. Limited discretionary funds are periodically made available.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants are usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations whose primary purpose is conducting economic research.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries are usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Upon request of the Office of the Chief Economist, proposals should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Economist, Department of Agriculture.
Award Procedure
The Office of the Chief Economist considers proposals received, evaluates the qualifications of the proposal with respect to the research issue, and, in consultation with the selected cooperator institution, establishes a funding level and the specific deliverables due at the conclusion of the agreement.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Extensions may be authorized.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports, final research or study reports, and financial statements.
Audits
Audits will be conducted in accordance with guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," and implemented in 7 CFR Part 3052, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award shall be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-0705-0-1-352.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 06 $2,921,314; FY 07 $2,873,761; and FY 08 est $2,873,761.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$20,000 to $1,948,384. Average: $245,102.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
7 CFR 3015 and 7 CFR 3019.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Chief Economist, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-4164. Contact: Information Officer. Telephone: (202) 720-5447.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Review by professional economic and senior management staff at the Office of the Chief Economist for relevance to the proposed research topic, experience of the institution with respect to the research topic, and cost effectiveness.
