§ 8921. Research and development of agricultural countermeasures
Research and development of agricultural countermeasures
Grant program
Competitive grant program
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to encourage basic and applied research and the development of qualified agricultural countermeasures.
Waiver in emergencies
The Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) that a grant be provided on a competitive basis if—
the Secretary has declared a plant or animal disease emergency under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) or the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.); and
waiving the requirement would lead to the rapid development of a qualified agricultural countermeasure, as determined by the Secretary.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.