Methyl Bromide Transition Program
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Summary

The Methyl Bromide Transition Program (MBT) grant, issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to help address the immediate needs and costs of transitioning away from methyl bromide, a critical pesticide being phased out. The grant focuses on funding integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activities to promote their adoption. Projects should explore new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests previously managed with methyl bromide. Research proposals must include an economic analysis of the transition costs at a commercial scale. This grant opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $1,860,434, expects to make four awards with an award floor of $450,000 and an award ceiling of $625,000. Applicants eligible to apply include colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities, and 1994 Institutions. Non-eligible organizations may be subcontracted if essential for the project. The deadline for applications is on March 20, 2025. For businesses or non-profits involved in agricultural research, pest management, or pesticide alternatives, this grant presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to sustainable pest control solutions and help address the challenges posed by the phase-out of methyl bromide.
Grant Description
The Methyl Bromide Transition Program (MBT) addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and pos
Agency
USDA-NIFA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011278
CFDA Numbers
10.303
Funding Instrument Type
G
Category of Funding Activity
AG
Funding Information
Award Floor $450,000.00
Award Ceiling $625,000.00
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,860,434.00
Expected Number of Awards 4
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
Yes
Additional Information on Eligibility
Applicants for the Methyl Bromide Transition (MBT) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities (as defined by Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(4), as amended, Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities,(7 U.S.C. 3103(10)) and 1994 Institutions (7 U.S.C. 301 note). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
Grantor Contact
NIFA Support Email [email protected] <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: [email protected]