Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms — such as

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fungi, bacteria, and viruses — arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans.

Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant.

The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues.

See the Request for Applications (RFA) for details.

View the Centers of Excellence (COE) webpage to access a factsheet on the COE designation process, including COE criteria, and a list of programs offering COE opportunities.
Related Programs

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research

Department of Agriculture


Agency: Department of Agriculture

Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Estimated Funding: $5,000,000





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Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the BRAG are limited to public or private research or educational institutions or organizations and must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA.

Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award.

For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Duplicate or Multiple Submission – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed.

NIFA will disqualify both applications if a lead project director submits duplicate or multiple submissions.

For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/biotechnology-risk-assessment-research-grants-program-brag

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Date Posted:
2021-11-10

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Archive Date:
2022-02-27


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