The purpose of the BRAG program, Assistance Listing 10.219, is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the ecological effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms by techniques that use recombinant, synthesized, or amplified nucleic acids to modify or create a genome. The organisms include plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, livestock, and other animals. These include related wild and agricultural organisms.
Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Opportunity number USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-BRAP-011857 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture Department of Agriculture |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 10.219 |
| Posted | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $650,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 7 |
| Estimated total program funding | $5,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Eligibility Requirements Applications will only be accepted from public or private research or educational institutions or organizations.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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