Small Business Innovation Research: Plant Production and Protection - Biology

This is one of 10 topic areas in the USDA SBIR program. Research funded under this program seeks to improve the efficiency of crop production using innovative plant breeding, biotechnology, cell and tissue culture, and genomics. The results will include the development of crops with improved quality and yield, the reduction of the harmful impact of plant pathogens and insect pests, and/or the development of new crop plants or new uses for existing crop plants. Technologies addressing the needs of specialty crops are especially relevant. Click the More SBIR information link for additional information including eligibility requirements.

Special Notation

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Who Is Eligible to Apply

Small Business

More Information on Eligibility

Small businesses and small proprietorships that are in business for profit are eligible to submit applications to this program. Each organization submitting a proposal must qualify as a small business concern for research or research and development purposes.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

Solicitation Date (Opening)	July 13, 2011
Letter of Intent Due Date	None
Due Date (Closing) Phase I	September 1, 2011
Anticipated Award Date Phase I	May 15, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding	$18,514,188.00
Range of Awards	$70,000.00 to $90,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	15%
Cost Sharing Requirements	None
For More Information Contact	William Goldner
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-NIFA-SBIR-003497
CFDA Number	10.212 Small Business Innovation Research
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