More National Research Initiative (NRI) Information

The National Research Initiative (NRI) was not reauthorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246; i.e., the 2008 Farm Bill). We encourage you to explore funding opportunities under the new Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program.

Program Details:

Program Synopsis
Topic Areas and Proposal Due Dates (including NRI Program Codes)

Applicant Resources:

Results and Impacts:

Abstracts of Funded Projects - By State / Program
NRI National Impacts
NRI Strengthening and EPSCoR Program

Reviewer Information:

Guidelines for Reviewers
Directions to Waterfront Centre
To be considered as a potential reviewer, please send an e-mail message with your contact information and area(s) of scientific or technical expertise to: newreviewer@csrees.usda.gov

Other:

Indirect Cost Limitation
Grants.gov
NRI Annual Reports
Interagency Metabolic Engineering Working Group is comprised of representatives from eight federal agencies including CSREES, and supports metabolic engineering research through funding opportunities, workshops, and seminars.
National Academy of Sciences Study - Board on Agriculture Evaluation of the NRI - National Research Initiative: A Vital Competitive Grants Program in Food, Fiber, and Natural-Resources Research (2000)
Authorization — 7 U.S.C. 450i provides CSREES with the authority to award competitive research grants to further the programs of the USDA
Administrative Provisions — 7 CFR 3411
Administrative Provisions, Revised — 7 CFR 3411, revisions completed in 2006
Section 728 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law 109-97) provides CSREES with the authority to use up to 22 percent of available funds for integrated research, education, and extension projects.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance NRI 2006

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Last Updated: 12/04/2008