Methyl Bromide Transition Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011278
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $450,000 to $625,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.303 Integrated Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The Methyl Bromide Transition Program (MBT) is a grant opportunity from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that addresses the immediate needs and costs of transitioning away from the pesticide methyl bromide. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activities to foster the adoption of these solutions. Eligible applicants include colleges, universities, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges, and 1994 Institutions. Projects must address commodities with critical pest management issues, include a focused economic analysis of implementing alternatives, and align with USDA's Strategic Goal 2 for ensuring an equitable, resilient agricultural system. The application deadline is March 20, 2025.
The anticipated total funding for this opportunity is $1,860,434, with individual awards ranging from $450,000 to $625,000. Projects may run for 24-36 months and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds. Key requirements include submission of a logic model, data management plan, and attendance at the annual International Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach Conference.
Synopsis
The Methyl Bromide Transition Program (MBT) addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and postharvest pests. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activity that will foster the adoption of these solutions. Projects should cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests for which methyl bromide has been the only effective pest control option. Research projects must address commodities with critical issues and include a focused economic analysis of the cost of implementing the transition on a commercial scale.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| FY25-MBT-RFA-P.pdf |
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