Plant Protection Act Section 7721 National Clean Plant Network Program
ID: 360470Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)

Award Range

$25K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360470

Additional Information

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/funding/ncpn
Timeline
    Description

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA is offering funding through the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 for the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) program, with an estimated total of $8 million available for Fiscal Year 2026. This initiative aims to establish a network of Clean Plant Centers dedicated to producing pathogen-free propagative plant material for specialty crops, thereby enhancing U.S. agricultural competitiveness and safeguarding plant health. Eligible applicants include universities, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations, with proposals required to align with the NCPN Strategic Plan and submitted by September 3, 2025. Interested parties can contact Donna L. Shultz at donna.shultz@usda.gov or call 919-855-7268 for further information regarding the application process and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    donna.shultz@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NCPN.pdf
    The Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Fiscal Year 2026 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) funding opportunity, USDA-APHIS-10025-PPQ-NCPN-2026, aims to establish Clean Plant Centers for diagnostic services, pathogen elimination, and the maintenance of pathogen-tested plant material. Funded through cooperative agreements or interagency agreements, this program prioritizes optimizing clean plant production, advancing novel technologies, and efficient resource utilization. Applicants must submit a project proposal work plan, a financial plan, and documentation of a pre-proposal review. While cost-sharing is not required, any committed contributions become legally binding. Applications are due by September 3, 2025, and must be submitted via email to ncpn@usda.gov. Proposals are evaluated on goal alignment, stakeholder participation, network harmonization, and overall project merit. Selected applicants receive funding through ezFedGrants and are subject to semi-annual accomplishment and financial reporting requirements. Indirect costs are capped at 15% of the total award or the negotiated indirect cost rate, whichever is less.
    NOFO_FY26_NCPN.pdf
    The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is offering at least $8 million in funding through the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN). This program aims to establish a network of Clean Plant Centers to produce pathogen-free propagative plant material for specialty crops, protecting U.S. agriculture and ensuring global competitiveness. Eligible applicants include universities, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Proposals must align with NCPN Strategic Plan goals, target specialty crops, and adhere to submission requirements by September 3, 2025. Projects will be evaluated based on goal alignment, stakeholder participation, governing body coordination, and overall merit. Awards will be primarily cooperative agreements, with performance periods typically lasting 12 months. Reporting and project evaluation will be conducted semiannually.
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