USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Aug. 31

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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Aug. 31

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is offering a grant open from June 28 to Aug. 31.

The grant could provide up to $5,000,000.

The Bioproduct Pilot Program seeks to study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for manufacture of construction and consumer products.This program directs the USDA to partner with no less than one qualified institution to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing, with the goal of providing a low-cost alternative to conventional products.Additional details are provided in the RFA.