Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 23 0006
The grant opportunity titled "Nationalizing and Supporting Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy Development in Africa" is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient(s) should expect an active partnership with USDA/FAS rather than a hands-off award. The program sits within the agriculture funding activity category (CFDA 10.960) and is focused on strengthening the policy and regulatory environment for agricultural biotechnology and biosafety across Africa, with an emphasis on approaches grounded in internationally recognized, science-based standards.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to improve how biotechnology-related decisions are made and implemented across African regional economic communities and their member states. The description emphasizes supporting science-based decision making and helping countries translate regional or continent-wide guidelines into workable national systems. In practical terms, this can include efforts that help governments develop, adopt, implement, or enforce biosafety and biotechnology policies, regulations, and procedures that align with international standards. The program is not limited to drafting policy documents; it also supports the kinds of activities that make policies function in real life, such as building institutional capacity, clarifying regulatory responsibilities, improving coordination among agencies, and strengthening enforcement or compliance mechanisms where appropriate.
USDA/FAS also frames this work within its broader mission of collaborating with other U.S. government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and industry to promote understanding, acceptance, and appropriate use of agricultural biotechnologies. The opportunity explicitly references both existing biotechnology products and "new initiatives related to the technology," which signals openness to work that addresses evolving tools and innovations in agricultural biotech. While the description highlights science-based regulation and policy consistency, the underlying objective is to support enabling environments where agricultural biotechnology can be evaluated and, when appropriate, used responsibly, including in ways that may facilitate acceptance of U.S. biotechnology products in international markets.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $500,000, with an expectation of making two awards. The funding opportunity number is USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 23 0006, and it was created on July 13, 2023, with an original closing date of August 18, 2023. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility conditions referenced in the full notice (the summary provided points to a text field for clarification). Overall, the opportunity targets organizations capable of working across multiple countries or regional bodies, engaging regulators and policymakers, and delivering technical, policy, and coordination support aimed at harmonized, science-based biotechnology and biosafety governance.Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 23 0006
- The Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nationalizing and Supporting Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy Development in Africa" 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 Jul 13, 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 $500,000.00 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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