Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Improving Food Quality and Value

Improving food quality and value is driven by the application of physical, chemical, and biological principles and is essential in meeting the needs of the consumer, as well as enhancing competitiveness in global markets. This program makes single function research awards.

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Who Is Eligible to Apply

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This is a non-integrated program. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic

Solicitation Date (Opening)	December 17, 2008
Letter of Intent Due Date	January 21, 2009
Due Date (Closing)	April 10, 2009
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$6,500,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $500,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	0%
Cost Sharing Requirements	For equipment grants. See RFA for details.
For More Information Contact	D. Ramkishan Rao
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-AFRI-002010
CFDA Number	10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
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