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Funding Opportunity for National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) under Plant Protection Act Section 7721

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking proposals for the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) program under the Plant Protection Act Section 7721. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; eligible applicants include land grant universities, non-land grant colleges of agriculture, state departments of agriculture, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of Clean Plant Centers - Diagnostic and pathogen elimination services - Production and maintenance of pathogen-tested, clean propagative plant material - Maintenance of blocks of pathogen-tested plant material - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with the NCPN Strategic Plan - Focus on optimizing production, maintenance, and distribution of clean plants - Advancement of novel technologies and optimization of network resources - Strict eligibility criteria for applicants - Compliance with detailed application instructions - Funding Details: - At least $10 million available - Awards anticipated to range from $1 to $3,500,000 per project

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces funding to carry out the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 National Clean Plant Network program. The program aims to establish a network of Clean Plant Centers across the U.S. for diagnostic and pathogen elimination services to produce clean propagative plant material and maintain pathogen-tested plant blocks. Funding supports projects aligned with the NCPN Strategic Plan goals, including optimizing production and distribution of clean plants, advancing novel technologies, and optimizing network resources. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state governments, and other organizations.

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