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USDA NIFA Solicits Pre-Applications for Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking pre-applications for the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension (ECDRE) program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Focus: - Collaborative research and extension projects to combat Huanglongbing (HLB) and its disease complex - Development of commercial citrus varieties (rootstocks and scions) with genetic resistance or tolerance to HLB - Includes traditional breeding and gene editing (e.g., CRISPR) - Management and eradication of the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) - Enhanced detection and surveillance programs for ACP and HLB - Cures or productivity strategies for HLB-infected trees - Unique Requirements: - Integration of research and extension activities - Deployment of new solutions for citrus growers - Formation of consortia or interdisciplinary groups is encouraged - Eligible Applicants: - Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions, private organizations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, Cooperative Extension Service, individuals, or groups of these entities - Funding: - Total anticipated funding: $46,237,828 - Individual awards: $500,000 to $15,000,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to a broad range of entities

Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is soliciting pre-applications for the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension (ECDRE) program for FY 2026. The program aims to develop effective tactics and strategies to control Huanglongbing (HLB) and its disease complex to ensure financially sustainable citrus production in the United States. Projects will incorporate collaborative approaches integrating available knowledge to develop new solutions deployable by growers to manage and prevent HLB infection. The program will fund research and extension activities addressing priority needs such as development of HLB-resistant citrus varieties, management of Asian Citrus Psyllid, optimized detection and surveillance, and cures for infected trees.

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