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Overview. Currently (F.Y. 2006),
USDA research, extension,
education, and
international programs receive ≈$2.676 billion per year in
funding (ARS = $1.124 billion (excluding facilities); CSREES = $1.199
billion; ERS = $75 million; Forest Service R&D = $277 million). The CREATE-21 proposal
would consolidate ARS, CSREES, USFS-R&D (and perhaps ERS) into a new
National Institute
and double funding within seven years from ≈$2.676 billion/year to
$5.352 billion/year. The growth will come mostly in
competitive programs
(70%). However, capacity programs—both for internal
(intramural) USDA
laboratories/facilities and
land-grant and
related universities—would
also receive substantial increases (30% of the total).
Competitive Funding. Competitive funding (authorization) will reach $2.126 billion/year over seven years, with full
indirect cost recovery. NIFA-like
(fundamental) research will constitute 55% of total, rising eventually
to $1.169 billion/year, with 20% reserved for
1890s,
1994s, Insular
land-grants, and Small 1862
land-grants. Integrated (IFAFS-like) programs will constitute the
remaining 45%, rising eventually to $957 million/year with 20% also
set-aside for 1890s, 1994s, Insulars, and Small 1862 land-grants.
Capacity Funding. Capacity funding (authorization) will reach
$2.937 billion/year over seven years. With respect to new
capacity funds, 77.5% will be distributed by the same percentage
breakdown as currently occurs among the various current funding
recipients (see legislative outline). The remaining new funds
would be distributed: 17.5% for institutional enhancement at the
1890s, 1994s, Insulars, Small 1862s, and AASCARR institutions; and
5% retained in a "Director's Enhancement Fund."
A More Balanced Portfolio. If the CREATE-21 proposal is
enacted and fully funded, at the end of seven years the
capacity/competitive ratio — considering both existing funds
(≈$2.676 Billion) and new funds (≈$2.676 Billion) — would be 42%
competitive to 58% capacity. This will be a significant change from
the current situation where some 90% of funding is spent on capacity
items, vs. 10% on competitive programs.
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