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(SCRI)
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The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. The program recognizes that for some specialty crops which are grown in a limited number of states, the multi-state nature of projects can be difficult to address. Except for Research and Extension Planning Projects, the SCRI program only considers projects that integrate research and extension activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose a unique approach to solving problems facing the specialty crop industry using a systems approach.
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For the FY 2016 award cycle, approximately $48 million was available for the SCRI program and approximately $22 million for CDRE.
Pre-applications were solicited separately for each program and subject to separate stakeholder relevancy reviews.
A total of 120 pre-applications were received for SCRI and 38 pre-applications were received for CDRE.
Following the relevancy review processes, 61 full applications were solicited for SCRI and 22 for CDRE.
Separate scientific merit panels were then convened to evaluate the scientific quality of the applications and to combine that evaluation with the results of the relevancy review. Panelists included faculty from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry scientists, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
NIFA made 19 new SCRI awards (approximately $36 million), which translates into a 31% success rate for full applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for applicants is 15.8%. In addition, 7 SCRI continuation awards were made for approximately $12 million.
For CDRE, the FY 2016 merit review panel has not convened, so information is not yet available for new awards. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. NIFA anticipates funding one continuation award (approximately $6 million).
For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 award cycle, approximately $48,250,396 million was available for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program and $21,947,099 million was available for the Emergency Citrus Research and Extension Program (CDRE).
Pre-applications were solicited separately for each program and subject to separate stakeholder relevancy reviews.
A total of 120 pre-applications were received for SCRI and 38 pre-applications were received for CDRE.
Following the relevancy review processes, 61 full applications were solicited for SCRI and 21 for CDRE.
Separate scientific merit panels were then convened to evaluate the scientific quality of the applications and to combine that evaluation with the results of the relevancy review. Panelists included faculty from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry scientists, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
NIFA made 18 new SCRI awards (approximately $37 million), which translates into a 30% success rate for full applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for applicants is 15%.
In addition, seven (7) SCRI continuation awards were made for approximately $12 million.
NIFA made five (5) new CDRE awards (approximately $18.4 million), which translates into a 24% success rate for full applications.
When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for CDRE applicants is 13.2%.
For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 award cycle, $47,924,066 was available for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program and $21,653,967 was available for the Emergency Citrus Research and Extension Program (CDRE).
Pre-applications were solicited separately for each program and subject to separate stakeholder relevancy reviews.
A total of 155 pre-applications were received for SCRI and 42 pre-applications were received for CDRE.
Following the relevancy review processes, 83 full applications were solicited for SCRI and 25 for CDRE.
Separate scientific merit panels were then convened to evaluate the scientific quality of the applications and to combine that evaluation with the results of the relevancy review. Panelists included faculty from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry scientists, and practitioners from the food and agricultural industry.
NIFA made 12 new SCRI awards (approximately $35 million), which translates into a 14% success rate for full applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for applicants is 7%.
In addition, five (5) SCRI continuation awards were made for approximately $12 million.
NIFA made five (5) new CDRE awards (approximately $17 million), which translates into a 20% success rate for full applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for CDRE applicants was 12%.
For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 award cycle, approximately $48,072,478 was available for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program and approximately $21,689,759 for Citrus Disease Research and Extension (CDRE).
The total amount available to support the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and Citrus Disease Research and Extension (CDRE) projects was $69,762,237.
Pre-applications were solicited separately for each program and subject to separate stakeholder relevancy reviews.
A total of 187 pre-applications were received for SCRI and 43 pre-applications were received for CDRE.
Following the relevancy review processes, 101 full applications were solicited for SCRI and 25 for CDRE.
Separate scientific merit panels were then convened to evaluate the scientific quality of the applications and to combine that evaluation with the results of the relevancy review. Panelists included faculty from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry scientists, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
NIFA made 18 new SCRI awards (approximately $31 million), which translates into a 18% success rate for full applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for applicants is 10%.
In addition, five (5) SCRI continuation awards were made for approximately $17 million.
For CDRE, the FY 2018 merit review panel has not convened, so information is not yet available for new awards. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date.
For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 award cycle, $70,465,944 was available for the SCRI. FY 2018 was the final year of CDRE funding under the SCRI program However, a separate code will be created for the program as funded by the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund established by the 2018 Farm Bill. A new Assistance Listing (formerly known as CFDA) number will be used for the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Request for Applications (RFA) for the CDRE program.
A total of 166 pre-applications were received. Of those, 79 were invited to submit full applications and 57 were received.
A scientific merit panel was convened to evaluate the scientific quality of the full applications and to combine that evaluation with the results of the relevancy review. Panelists included faculty from land grant and non-land grant colleges and universities, industry scientists, and practitioners from the food and agricultural sciences community.
NIFA made 18 new SCRI awards (approximately $70 million), which translates into a 31% success rate for all applications. When the pre-application success rate is included, the combined success rate for applicants is 10%.
In addition, five (5) SCRI continuation awards were made for approximately $18 million.
For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 award cycle, approximately $75 million is projected to be available for the SCRI program.
Relevancy review of pre-applications will be followed by a scientific merit review of solicited full applications.
NIFA anticipates funding one (1) continuation award for SCRI (approximately $2 million).
A new Assistance Listing (formerly known as CFDA) number will be used for the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2020 RFA for the CDRE program.
FY 23 – 78 submitted; 24 funded.
FY 24 – 102 submitted; 22 funded.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
