OpenFederal grant24-547

Plant Genome Research Program

U.S. National Science FoundationNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a National Science Foundation research program, not a small-business grant. It funds genome-scale plant genomics research and the tools and technologies behind it, and only accredited US colleges and universities plus US non-profit, non-academic research organizations can apply. If you run a for-profit business or small business of any kind, do not apply; you are not an eligible applicant.

Best for
Accredited US two- and four-year colleges and universities, including community colleges, US non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums, observatories, research labs, and professional soci, Teams pursuing genome-scale plant biology research or new genomics tools and technologies
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Organizations outside the eligible applicant categories, such as individuals or commercial farms, Projects that are not genome-scale plant genomics research or tool development
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
69
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
64
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
The facts do not say how much a single award is worth. What is published is the total program funding of $30,000,000 across roughly 20 expected awards, and no cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only accredited US institutions of higher education (two- and four-year, including community colleges) and US non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Proposals are accepted only from accredited US institutions of higher education and US non-profit, non-academic research organizations. For-profit businesses and small businesses, which would include sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible applicants.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, non-profit, non-academic research organizations located in the US and directly associated with educational or research activities may apply. This includes independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies.

Summary

NSF program funding genome-scale plant genomics research and development of tools, technologies, and resources for plant biology. Proposals accepted only from accredited US institutions of higher education and US non-profit, non-academic research organizations (museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies). For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible applicants.

About this grant

The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) supports genome-scale research that addresses challenging questions of biological, societal and economic importance. PGRP encourages the development of innovative tools, technologies, and resources that empower a broad plant research community to answer scientific questions on a genome-wide scale. Emphasis is placed on the scale and depth of the question being addressed and the creativity of the approach. Data produced by plant genomics should be usable, accessible, integrated across scales, and of high impact across biology. Training, broadening participation, and career development are essential to scientific progress and should be integrated in all PGRP-funded projects.

Two funding tracks are currently available:

- RESEARCH-PGR TRACK: Genome-scale plant research to address fundamental questions in biology, including processes of economic and/or societal importance.

- TRTech-PGR TRACK: Tools, resources, and technology breakthroughs that further enable functional plant genomics.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:

Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Agriculture
  • Technology

Program contact

U.S. National Science Foundationgrantsgovsupport@nsf.gov703-292-4203

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