pa-56-36-1282: Agricultural research grant applications

Summary

The Department of Agriculture (Department) is soliciting applications to conduct agricultural research on one or more of the following research topic areas, with the research to be conducted from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with the possibility, but not the assurance, of extending that research into subsequent years. Funding is contingent upon 2026-2027 budget appropriations. This notice establishes the procedures by which grant applications will be solicited and reviewed, and by which grants will be awarded. 1. Grant Solicitation. The Department will accept grant applications for the purposes, in the form and according to the schedule set forth as follows. Following publication, additional publication and dissemination of this notice shall be made to applicants who have previously submitted grant applications to or received grants from the Department, as well as any individuals or entities who have requested notification of grant availability from the Department. 2. Research Topic Areas. Though not exclusive of original research topics, the Department is particularly interested in funding projects in the following areas: a. Ongoing multiyear research projects. The Department has, in previous years, provided funding for various multiyear research projects that might be continued or extended to complete research the Department identifies as addressing continued priorities of the agricultural industry, such as: • Accelerating economic growth for aquaculture in this...

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