Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 20 0007
The "Support to Global Agricultural Innovation Agenda and Forum" opportunity is a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) discretionary grant designed to advance science-based agricultural innovation and strengthen global understanding of modern agricultural biosciences. FAS frames this work within its broader mission of expanding economic opportunity for American agriculture by improving global markets and reducing technical trade barriers. A major emphasis is helping foreign governments and international bodies align agricultural policies and trading systems with science-based approaches that match U.S. objectives, World Trade Organization obligations, and widely recognized international standards, including those associated with FAO and WHO as well as Codex Alimentarius, the International Plant Protection Convention, and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
At the center of the project is a planned partnership with Purdue University to organize one or more focused forum-style events. These events are intended to function as a high-level dialogue on agricultural bioscience and innovation, paired with practical knowledge-sharing sessions and opportunities to showcase science and technology that can be deployed in real-world food and agriculture systems. The concept is not limited to any single commodity or sector; it explicitly spans crops, livestock, forestry, and aquaculture, recognizing that production and supply chains are increasingly technical and rapidly evolving. A key rationale is that government officials and representatives who engage in international governance and standard-setting need a stronger grounding in agricultural science, food safety, and the role of continuous research and emerging technologies in solving large-scale challenges.
The purpose of the forum is to convene a broad set of stakeholders, including agribusinesses, food brands, producers, investors, entrepreneurs, technical experts, and in-country officials, alongside international organizations and member nations. The events are meant to foster learning, encourage collaboration, and speed the movement of proven innovations from discussion to field-level adoption. Content is expected to cover a full toolbox of modern approaches, such as digitization and automation, crop protection and bio-based inputs, animal nutrition and health, genetics and precision breeding, supply chain and logistics insights, sustainable intensification, ecosystem services, and food systems designed for future generations. The forum themes are intended to cut across the entire production and value chain, from on-farm or on-water production through input management, resource efficiency, organization, and distribution.
In terms of structure, the forum can include virtual and in-person events, high-level segments and panel sessions, side-events, and a parallel science and technology fair where innovations can be demonstrated or presented. The solicitation also anticipates wide participation, noting that each virtual event should draw a diverse and broad audience. Beyond Purdue, the opportunity encourages partnership linkages with the broader U.S. land-grant university system, international organizations and foreign public entities, private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations and foundations, and international research and academic institutions.
The expected outcomes focus on three main areas. First, the events should strengthen awareness and support for inclusive, sustainable agricultural innovation and technology adoption, including the kinds of technical advice, technical and development assistance, and knowledge sharing that governments and international organizations provide at global, regional, and country levels. Second, they should promote and validate scientific methods and best practices for agricultural innovation, reinforcing evidence-based decision-making. Third, they should help refine and strengthen the programmatic activities of international organizations so those bodies are better positioned to support inclusive innovation through more effective guidance, assistance, and knowledge exchange.
Deliverables are framed around showcasing innovations that are both inclusive and grounded in science and evidence, with an emphasis on practical benefits to farmers: producing more food while using fewer resource inputs. The solicitation also signals openness to relevant innovations developed outside the United States, pointing out that American producers adopt useful tools regardless of origin and giving an example such as genetically engineered Bt eggplant varieties. In short, the grant supports a convening and knowledge-transfer platform meant to elevate credible, science-based agricultural technologies, connect stakeholders across borders and sectors, and encourage policy and program environments that enable responsible scaling of innovation.
From the funding notice details, the opportunity is listed under USDA FAS (Opportunity Number USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 20 0007), CFDA 10.960, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 and an expectation of one award. Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The posting shows a creation date of August 14, 2020, and an original closing date of August 31, 2020.Apply for USDA FAS 10960 0200 10 20 0007
- The Department of Agriculture, Trade Policy and Geographic Affairs in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to Global Agricultural Innovation Agenda and Forum" 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 Aug 14, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2020. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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