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 10007. 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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 12/18/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-GRANTS-090915-001
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
9
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Land-Grant Universities Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture State Agricultural Experiment Stations State or Local Governments Federal Agencies
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
11/18/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Eileen Berke
Management Analyst
Phone 301-851-2856
Website 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
E-mail Address
eileen.m.berke@aphis.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$5,000,000.00

 


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