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Alfalfa and Forage Research Program
AFRP supports integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer to improve the efficiency and sustainability of conventional and organic forage production systems.
AFRP encourages projects that establish multi-disciplinary networks to address priority national or regional science needs
of the forage industry.
By bringing together expertise from multiple organizations and states, these projects will have greater impact and will enhance the effectiveness of limited state, federal and industry resources.
In FY 2016, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems.
NIFA is soliciting applications for the FY 2016 under the following areas:
1. Improving alfalfa forage yield 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 alfalfa forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
AFRP encourages projects that establish multi-disciplinary networks to address priority national or regional science needs
of the forage industry.
By bringing together expertise from multiple organizations and states, these projects will have greater impact and will enhance the effectiveness of limited state, federal and industry resources.
In FY 2016, AFRP will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems.
NIFA is soliciting applications for the FY 2016 under the following areas:
1. Improving alfalfa forage yield 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 alfalfa forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,850,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,850,000
Who's Eligible
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:
http://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:
2016-02-01
Application Due Date:
2016-04-13
Archive Date:
2016-05-13
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