Project Grant 20263850046780
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Mississippi State University received a $934,421 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants program (CFDA 10.200). The award supports the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC), one of five congressionally established regional aquaculture centers, through September 14, 2030. The SRAC develops...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Iowa State University of Science and Technology $934,772 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271) to support the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center's research, extension, and demonstration projects addressing limitations to aquaculture expansion and profitability in the region. The center conducts competitively solicited projects targeting species selection, animal...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Central Program Planning Coordination and Support awarded a Cooperative Agreement of $209,619 to Mississippi State University on September 20, 2025, under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001) for Hill Area Aquaculture. Work is performed at Mississippi State University in Mississippi through September 19, 2027. The award funds research and development conducted in cooperation with and correlated to...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded the University of Maryland, College Park $934,771 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271), a Project Grant. Performance runs through September 14, 2030, at College Park, Maryland. The Regional Aquaculture Center Program supports aquaculture research, extension, education, and demonstration programs to enhance the viability and profitability of commercial aquaculture...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded the University of Washington $934,771 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271) to support aquaculture research, development, education, and demonstration activities that enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production. The award runs through September 14, 2031, with performance at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The Western Regional Aquaculture...
- This cooperative agreement award of $478,150 from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support the National Aquaculture Association in conducting an external review of the Regional Aquaculture Centers program. The review will assess the effectiveness and impact of the program in supporting the aquaculture industry and stakeholder needs. As the largest aquaculture stakeholder group, the National Aquaculture Association will facilitate...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Mississippi State University received a $485,000 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, under the Research Facilities Act Program (CFDA 10.246) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The award, with a completion date of September 14, 2027, funds the construction and installation of two modular fish research laboratories equipped with an automated chemical effluent decontamination system at...
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded the University of Hawaii $934,771 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271) to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and extension education across Hawaii and the American Insular Pacific. The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA), administered by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, uses these funds to support approximately six research and extension projects...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Michigan State University $304,356 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271) to develop prevention and control strategies for bacterial coldwater disease in U.S. farmed trout and salmon. The research addresses Flavobacterium psychrophilum (FP), the causative agent of bacterial coldwater disease, which generates substantial losses in commercial aquaculture operations. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $934,421 Project Grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants program (CFDA 10.200), effective September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2029. This award supports the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC), which conducts competitive research, extension, and demonstration projects designed to overcome...
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Mississippi State University $934,771 on September 15, 2026, under the Regional Aquaculture Center Program (CFDA 10.271) to support aquaculture research, extension, education, and demonstration activities advancing viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production across the Southern region. The award funds competitive project proposals addressing priority needs identified by the region's aquaculture industry. Mississippi State University operates the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, one of five regional centers established by Congress in 1985. Expected outcomes and anticipated benefits from center-funded projects are documented in annual reports and project proposals posted at www.srac.msstate.edu. Work is performed at Mississippi State University in Mississippi through September 14, 2031. The award obligates $934,771. Indirect costs and tuition remission are not allowable under this program. Grant funds support fundamental and applied research, extension and education objectives; awardees must maintain separate records for grant funds and retain documentation for at least three years beyond the grant period.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $934.8k | 8/20/26 |