USDA Will Hold FY 2026 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program Technical Assistance Webinar on June 29, 2026, Letters of Intent Are Due July 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a webinar on June 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) to provide technical assistance on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) program. The program supports the generation of new information that will help federal regulatory agencies make science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment. These GE organisms include: plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), insects, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals, excluding humans. The webinar for the FY 2026 BRAG Notice of Funding Opportunity will provide an overview of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the BRAG program, application details and documents, the application evaluation process, tips for success, and additional information/resources. Letters/notices of intent are due July 1, 2026. The closing date is July 13, 2026.