Potato Breeding Research
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-SRGP-011275
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $500,000 to $1,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking grant applications for the FY2025 Potato Breeding Research program. The program aims to support research focused on developing superior commercial potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties through classical, molecular, and biotechnological breeding approaches. Key research areas include improving disease resistance, water/nutrient efficiency, quality traits, and high-throughput selection methods. The program requires region-based, multi-state projects that integrate research and extension objectives. Applications must include industry engagement, scientific peer review, and a data management plan. The deadline for submissions is March 20, 2025.
The program will provide approximately $3.7 million in total funding, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million over a 24-month period. Only state agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges/universities, and certain other research institutions are eligible to apply. No cost-sharing is required, and indirect costs are not allowed on awards under this program.
Synopsis
The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using conventional breeding and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties. Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| FY25-PBR-RFA-P.pdf |
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