Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL)
Description
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement a new global activity: Feed the Future (FTF) Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL), which aims to design, lead, and implement a research program focused on the discovery/identification of novel alleles for traits critical in climate adaptation, validate and transfer to elite lines of rice, wheat, sorghum and millet in FTF countries and adjacent areas with similar farming systems. Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA. Subject to the availability of funds, an award will be made to the responsible Applicant whose application best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity and the selection criteria contained herein.
Closing Date: June 27, 2023, 04:00 PM Washington, D.C. Time to Leah Leach at lleach@usaid.gov
Award Ceiling
$37.0M
CFDA Number
98.001
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Funding Level
Federal
Jurisdiction
US
Cost Sharing
Yes (0%)
Open Date
February 27, 2023
Close Date
June 27, 2023
Posted Date
February 27, 2023
Eligible Applicant Types
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