Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants
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If you have genomics or phenotyping expertise and connections to crop/livestock research, this USDA grant offers substantial, non-dilutive funding for genetics research that directly impacts U.S. farming.
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What this is
The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) provides $300k–$900k grants to study how genes translate into observable traits (phenotypes) in farm crops and livestock. The program aims to close knowledge gaps in agricultural genetics, identify useful genes from existing germplasm, enhance disease resistance, and improve future breeding strategies. Awards support applied research in production environments that directly serves U.S. agriculture's competitiveness and sustainability.
Who can apply
Eligibility is broad but restricted to specific entity types; see agency documentation for clarification. Generally favors universities, USDA-recognized institutions, and research organizations with demonstrated agricultural science capacity. Solo founders and pure startups are unlikely to qualify without institutional affiliation.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture"s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI), Assistance Listing 10.332, is intended to: Study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve viable and secure agricultural production.Ensure that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crops, animal genetics, and phenomics are filled.Identify and develop a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Ensure future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Study the relevance of different germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future.Enhance genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States.Disseminate findings to relevant audiences.
Topics: agricultural genomics · crop genetics · phenotyping · livestock breeding · germplasm · disease resistance · USDA research
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