Alfalfa and Forage Research Program
Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP) will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. Proposals submitted to AFRP should address one or more of the following priorities: (1) Improving alfalfa forage and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management; (2) Improving persistence of alfalfa stands by lessening biotic or abiotic stresses; (3) Improving alfalfa forage and seed harvesting and storage systems to optimize economic returns; (4) Improving estimates of alfalfa forage quality as an animal feed to increase forage usage in animal feeds; and/or (5) Breeding to address biotic and abiotic stresses that impact forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
Eligibility Details
Who Is Eligible to Apply:
1862 Land-Grant Institutions, 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Individuals, Other or Additional Information (See below), Private Institutions of Higher Ed, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Controlled Institutions of Higher EdMore on 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 subparagraphs (1) through (8).Important Dates
Posted Date:
Wednesday, February 21, 2018Closing Date:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018Additional Information
For More Information Contact:
Ann Marie ThroContact for Electronic Access Problems:
electronic@nifa.usda.govFunding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-006532CFDA number:
10.330Abstracts of Funded Projects:
Read the AbstractsPrevious fiscal year(s) RFA:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$2,100,000Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
100 percent (%) match requiredRange of Awards:
$0 - $300,000