[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

~$30,000,000 total program funding; typical awards range from <$2M (research/technology) to <$5M (large consortia); 15–20 awards expected.

Supports genome-scale plant research and development of tools, technologies, and resources to address key biological, societal, and economic challenges.

--- ## Description The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) funds innovative, genome-scale research projects that address fundamental biological questions and issues of societal or economic importance in plant science. The program supports two main tracks: - **RESEARCH-PGR:** Genome-scale plant research to answer fundamental biological questions, including those of economic or societal relevance. - **TRTech-PGR:** Development of tools, resources, and technology breakthroughs that enable functional plant genomics. Emphasis is placed on the creativity and scale of the research, integration of large-scale datasets, and the development of resources that are broadly useful to the plant research community. Projects must also integrate training, broadening participation, and career development activities. PGRP encourages proposals from a diverse range of institutions and collaborative teams, including those from Minority-serving Institutions, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions, and EPSCoR jurisdictions. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Proposals:** Proposals accepted anytime There is no fixed deadline; proposals may be submitted at any time. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Program Funding:** Approximately $30,000,000 per year (subject to availability of funds) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 15–20 annually - **Award Size:** - Research/technology projects: typically less than $2,000,000 - Large consortia: rarely exceed $5,000,000 - Budgets should be commensurate with project scope No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted; open to all categories identified in the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg), except unaffiliated individuals. - **PI/Co-PI Restrictions:** None; no limits on the number of proposals per PI, co-PI, or organization. - **International Collaborations:** Permitted if justified, but non-U.S. participants are generally expected to obtain support from their own national programs. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Methods:** Proposals can be submitted via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - **Required Documents:** - Project Summary (including all senior personnel and institutions) - Project Description (max 15 pages) - Data Management Plan (max 2 pages) - Safe and Inclusive Fieldwork (SAIF) Plan (if off-campus/off-site research) - Budget and Justification - Supplementary Documents (as applicable, e.g., REU/RET/ROA/RAHSS activities, letters of collaboration) - **Proposal Preparation:** Follow the [NSF PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg) and additional instructions in the [solicitation](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23559). - **Review Criteria:** Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, plus specific criteria for data management, team organization, and inclusivity. --- ## Additional Information - **Tracks:** Indicate the appropriate track in the proposal title (“RESEARCH-PGR:” or “TRTech-PGR:”). - **Broadening Participation:** All proposals must include plans to broaden participation and integrate training and education. - **Data Sharing:** Timely public release of data and resources is required. - **Special Opportunities:** PGRP supports supplemental funding for REU, RET, RAHSS, ROA, and mid-career investigator activities. See solicitation for details. - **Other Proposal Types:** CAREER, RCN, RUI, RAPID, EAGER, RAISE, GOALI, and conference proposals may also be submitted (see relevant solicitations for deadlines and requirements). --- ## External Links - [NSF PGRP Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pgrp-plant-genome-research-program) - [NSF Publication 23-559 (solicitation)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23559) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359312) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Diane Jofuku Okamuro | [dokamuro@nsf.gov](mailto:dokamuro@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4508 | | Pankaj Jaiswal | [pjaiswal@nsf.gov](mailto:pjaiswal@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4594 | | Gerald Schoenknecht | [gschoenk@nsf.gov](mailto:gschoenk@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5076 | | Kan Wang | [kawang@nsf.gov](mailto:kawang@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4591 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | | NSF Information Center | | (703) 292-5111 | For technical assistance with proposal systems: - Research.gov Help Desk: 1-800-673-6188 | [rgov@nsf.gov](mailto:rgov@nsf.gov) - Grants.gov Contact Center: 1-800-518-4726 | [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov)

Plant Genome Research Program

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