Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.329 (USAspending.gov).
- North Carolina State University 2 awards $10,136,245
- University Of California Office Of The President 2 awards $7,918,397
- Cornell University 2 awards $7,038,179
- Iowa State University Of Science And Technology $4,050,409
- Michigan State University $3,821,241
- University Of Massachusetts $1,150,634
- Oregon State University $1,145,150
Program Objective
The purpose of the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program (Assistance Listing
10.329) is to provide funding for integrated, multifunctional agricultural research, extension, and
education activities. The goals and objectives of CPPM are to address high priority issues related
to pests including insects, nematodes, pathogens, weeds, and other pests and their management
using integrated pest management (IPM) approaches at the state, regional and national levels. The
CPPM program supports projects that will ensure sustainable food production and respond
effectively to other major societal pest management challenges with comprehensive IPM
approaches that are economically viable, ecologically prudent, and safe for human health. In
addition, the CPPM program encourages proposals that develop new IPM strategies and tools to
mitigate the effects of existing or new pests becoming more prevalent due to climate change.
Proposals that address management aspects of invasive species are prioritized as well. The CPPM
program also addresses IPM challenges for emerging issues and existing priority pest concerns
that can be addressed more effectively with new and emerging technologies. The outcomes of the
CPPM program are effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM practices and strategies
needed to maintain agricultural productivity and healthy communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103,
1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such
organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Within the limit of funds authorized, the NIFA awarding official will make grants to eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in this NOFO.
Successful applicants receive two types of notifications in the award phase: informal and formal. After award recommendations are complete, NIFA will provide an informal notification to the potential awardee. This informal notification is not an authorization to begin performance.
After the award is finalized, a formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA), signed by the Authorized Departmental Officer, will be provided to the applicant organization for successful applications. The NoA is the authorizing document and will be sent via email to the recipient's Authorized Representative.
The NoA will provide pertinent instructions and information including, at a minimum, the information described in 2 CFR 200.211 (see NIFA’s Terms and Conditions).
From 30 to 180 days. Specific details are provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) each fiscal year.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program addresses high priority issues related to pests (including insects, nematodes, pathogens, and weeds) and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional and national levels.
Mission Categories
Primary: Agricultural Resource Conservation and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The new CPPM program provides support for three linked programs that emphasize research (discovery), extension (translation) of that knowledge, and enhanced coordination, collaboration and communications among related CPPM programs and grantees. The three program areas are:
Applied Research and Development Program Area (ARDP) –
To enhance the development and implementation of innovative, ecologically-based, sustainable IPM tactics and strategies that address regional and/or national IPM priorities.
Extension Implementation Program Area (EIP) –
To assure the implementation of IPM through extension activities and coordination with other EIP grantees and other CPPM program areas based on defined state, multi-state, regional, national, or international needs.
Regional Coordination Program Area (RCP) –
To increase coordination and improve efficiency of IPM research and extension efforts; facilitate collaboration across states and disciplines; and promote further development and adoption of IPM through regional pest management information networks, collaborative team building and broad-based stakeholder participation.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award.
Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process
Matching Requirements
Applicants for the ARDP MUST provide matching contributions at minimum on a dollar-for-dollar basis for all Federal funds awarded by the CPPM program. By statute, match may include funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information programs. Non-Federal matching funds may include in-kind support.
NIFA may waive the matching funds requirement for a grant if one of the following applies:
1. The results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or
2. The project involves a minor commodity, the project deals with scientifically important research, and the grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements