Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 23 0005
This funding opportunity, titled "Supporting science-based decision making under the Convention on Biological Diversity and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety," is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). It is designed to strengthen science-based engagement in international policy discussions related to agricultural biotechnology, particularly within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The central focus is on helping ensure that conversations and decisions in these international arenas are informed by credible technical knowledge, practical regulatory experience, and a clear understanding of how modern agricultural biotechnologies are developed, assessed, and used.
USDA/FAS frames this program around collaboration. The agency’s broader goal is to work alongside other U.S. government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and industry partners to promote understanding, acceptance, and informed consideration of biotechnology products and biotechnology-related initiatives. In practical terms, the opportunity anticipates projects that support preparation for major international meetings and negotiations, especially the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (COP-MOP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, as well as related intersessional meetings where technical and policy work often happens between the headline conferences. The work supported by these awards is intended to help stakeholders understand and navigate technical issues so they can participate more fully and effectively in global discussions that can shape rules, guidance, and norms affecting agricultural biotechnology.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. The program sits under an agriculture funding activity category and is listed under CFDA number 10.960. The opportunity was created on June 28, 2023, with an original application deadline of August 18, 2023. The award ceiling is up to $800,000, and USDA/FAS anticipated making about two awards, suggesting relatively sizable, focused projects rather than many small ones. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with applicants expected to consult the additional eligibility information in the full notice for specifics on who qualifies.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at supporting work that improves readiness and capacity for international engagement on biosafety and biotechnology policy, including efforts that clarify complex scientific and technical topics for stakeholders involved in negotiations. By funding preparation and technical education tied to CBD and Cartagena Protocol processes, USDA/FAS is effectively investing in informed participation and science-grounded decision making in international fora that influence how agricultural biotechnologies are discussed, regulated, and potentially adopted across countries.Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 23 0005
- The Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting science-based decision making under the Convention on Biological Diversity and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.960.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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