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USDA Aquaculture Research Grants Solicitation

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is inviting applications for the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research, targeting improvements in the U.S. aquaculture industry. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Program Focus: - Applied research projects addressing genetics and genomics of commercial aquaculture species - Solutions for critical pest and disease issues - Development of novel technologies and improved production systems - Economic research to increase profitability in U.S. aquaculture - Funding Details: - Total anticipated funding: approximately $1,813,840 - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $300,000 - Expected number of awards: 6-7 - Eligibility: - U.S.-based state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents - Foreign and international organizations are not eligible - Unique Requirements: - Projects must involve U.S. aquaculture industry partners - Demonstrate short- to medium-term impacts on production or profitability - Emphasis on student involvement and public dissemination of research results - Adherence to research integrity standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research services rather than product procurement - Place of Performance: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kansas City, MO

Description

The Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research aims to support the development of a robust and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by funding applied research projects. These projects focus on generating science-based information and technology to address industry constraints, including genetics and genomics, pest and disease issues, production systems, and economic research to increase profitability. The program seeks to improve industry profitability, reduce the seafood trade deficit, enhance food security, expand markets, and create jobs in rural and coastal America. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as universities, research organizations, federal agencies, private corporations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens or residents.

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