1. 2016

   For FY 2016: No new awards are anticipated through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) in FY 2016. The program will be competed in FY 2017.

   NOTES FROM PROGRAM:

   (1) The Farm Bill does not provide funding past FY 2017. (2) There are no new projects planned for FY 2016 as those funds will be rolled into the FY 2017 funds to provide a more robust funding opportunity. This action been approved by NIFA Senior Leadership.

   No new awards were made through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) in FY 2016. Non-competitive renewals and/or continuation awards totaled $2,572,807. The program will be competed in FY 2017.

2. 2017

   In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, the Biomass Research and Education Development Initiative (BRDI) awarded $2,506,479 to four (4) projects that focus on the development of biomass feedstocks, biofuels and biobased products, and the life-cycle analysis of these systems.

3. 2018

   N/A. The Program ended in FY 2017. However, Assistance Listing (CFDA) # 10.312 for the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) cannot be archived. Several pending and/or unrecorded financial transactions prevent this action at this time.

4. 2019

   N/A. The Program ended in FY 2017. However, Assistance Listing (CFDA) # 10.312 for the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) cannot be archived. Several pending and/or unrecorded financial transactions prevent this action at this time.

5. 2020

   N/A. The Program ended in FY 2017. However, Assistance Listing (CFDA) # 10.312 for the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) cannot be archived. Several pending and/or unrecorded financial transactions prevent this action at this time.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Our grantees and partners are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations. The following resources are provided to NIFA’s partners and award recipients to support their adherence to federal regulations governing program performance: NIFA’s primary (main) website: https://nifa.usda.gov/regulations-and-guidelines The following represent specific documents and direct links: POLICY GUIDE NIFA’s Federal Assistance Policy Guide describes agency policies and procedures. https://nifa.usda.gov/policy-guide CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS Certifications and representations provided through the NIFA application process. https://nifa.usda.gov/certifications-and-representations ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF USDA SUPPORT BY NIFA When acknowledging USDA support in accordance with 2 CFR Part 415, grantees must use the following acknowledgement for all projects or initiatives supported by NIFA. https://nifa.usda.gov/acknowledgment-usda-support-nifa FEDERAL REGULATIONS The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists all regulations published in the Federal Register. https://nifa.usda.gov/federal-regulations FOIA The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to federal documents and information such as research data. https://nifa.usda.gov/foia NEPA POLICY AND GUIDANCE The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Policy and Guidance set the standard for identifying potential environmental impacts. https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance OGFM ISSUED CORRESPONDENCE The Office of Grants and Financial Management occasionally issues correspondence to applicants, grantees, and/or the general public for informational or clarification purposes. https://nifa.usda.gov/ogfm-issued-correspondence RESEARCH MISCONDUCT NIFA requires that all its awardees adhere to the USDA Scientific Integrity Policy and the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct. https://nifa.usda.gov/research-misconduct NIFA’S GENERAL AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS Award terms and conditions are determined by statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements, as well as each grant’s circumstances. Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. References to the terms and conditions of awards are located on the NIFA 2009 Award Fact Sheet. NIFA's general award terms and conditions (see link below) is applicable to this program, for awards with an award date on December 26, 2014 and thereafter. https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016.

1. Collaboration between Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a Biomass Research and Development Initiative is directed under various statutory authorities, primarily the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Public Law 110-246) and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)(Public Law 109-58; Section 941). USDA’s authorization appears in Section 9008 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Public Law 110-246) which replaced section 9008 of the Farm Security, and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) (Public Law 107-171) [7 U.S.C. 8108]; thereby amending section 307 of the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (BRDA) (7 U.S.C. 7624 note, and 7 U.S.C. 8101 note; Public Law 106–224). Pursuant to Executive Order 13134, BRDA can be found at (7 U.S.C .8601 et seq). BRDA authorizes the Biomass Research and Development.. Pub. L. 109, 58. 7 U.S.C. § 8606.