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AI-generated content may be incorrect."></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Dear FHB Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>The U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none'>has officially received USDA approval to</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> open the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/"><b><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>FY26 Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP)</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> and the corresponding </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/submissions/"><b><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>USWBSI Pre-Proposal Submission System</span></b></a></span><a name="m_-7005873675424121916__Hlk214280232"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>. Given the upcoming National FHB Forum and holidays, <b>the revised pre-proposal submission deadline is now Wednesday, January 7.</b></span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>This RFP marks the start of a new funding cycle and new opportunities to support innovative research focused on combating Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) of wheat and barley. The following categories are available:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/Cat1" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#4472C4'>Category 1</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'> – Commodity-based an</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>d Va</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'>riety Development/Host Resistance (VDHR)-Uniform Nursery Coordinated Projects</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/Cat2" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#4472C4'>Category 2</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'> – FHB Integrated Management Coordinated Projects</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/Cat3" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#4472C4'>Category 3</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'> – Research Area Individual Projects in FHB Management, Food Safety & Toxicology, </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'>Gene Discovery and Engineering Resistance, and Pathogen Biology and Genetics<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/Cat4" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#4472C4'>Category 4</span></b></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'> – Special Projects focused on FHB Outreach</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#091C3E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Key Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> January 7, 2026 (All Categories)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'>New to FHB Research?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>We value fresh perspectives and innovative approaches and strongly encourage new investigators (eligibility is limited to Land Grant University and USDA-ARS scientists) to participate. We invite you to explore the categories and if you have a novel project concept that aligns with USWBSI’s goals make sure to submit your idea for consideration. Collaborative research opportunities and community support have been key components to the success of the USWBSI.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>RFP Highlights</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>New Funding Cycle</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>: FY26 starts a new funding cycle for USWBSI projects. All PIs, including those currently funded, will need to complete all the requirements outlined in the RFP for consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>New Projects Focused on FHB Outreach</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>. The USWBSI is seeking FHB outreach focused projects that bridge the gap between research and production practices to mitigate FHB, particularly those directed to farmers who have limited experience with FHB. Category 4 of the RFP outlines the requirements for this project category.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>FY26 Project Terms</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>. Both 4-year and 2-year project pre-proposals will be accepted. Note that USWBSI f<span style='color:black;background:white'>unding is contingent upon an annual appropriation to USDA-ARS in the federal budget.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>LOIs Eliminated: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Given delays in the release of the FY26 RFP, Letter of Intent (LOI) submissions and approval are no longer required. All categories are accepting pre-proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>IDC Limitation</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>. As a reminder, the USWBSI adheres to an IDC <u>limitation</u> (10% of Total Federal Funds Awarded), see details in the Budget section of the RFP.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>SBIR Fee Change.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> The SBIR calculation was removed from the budget template for PIs. The SBIR fee will continue to be assessed on all awards but will be handled by the USWBSI NFO after budgets are submitted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>New CV/CPS Co-PI Uploads</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>. Co-PIs can upload their CV/Current & Pending Support (CPS) forms for Lead PIs to link to the project pre-proposal submission. Lead PIs should notify your co-PIs to login and have them upload these materials through the main </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/submissions"><span style='color:#4472C4'>Submission Portal page</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Ready to Submit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Follow the detailed steps provided for each Category in the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/rfp/FY26/FY26_USWBSI_RFP.pdf"><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>USWBSI FY26 RFP</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Eligibility requirements specify that funding of research grants can only be made to eligible principal investigators at </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and-universities-partner-website-directory"><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>land-grant colleges and universities</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> in the U.S. or to USDA-ARS scientists. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>The proposed research should align with the goals and priorities of the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/pdfs/uswbsi_action-plan_web.pdf"><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>USWBSI's Action Plan</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> and its mission: To enhance food safety and supply by reducing the impact of Fusarium Head Blight (scab) on wheat and barley.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47;mso-ligatures:none'>Questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>If you have any questions regarding the application materials or the pre-proposal process, please contact the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative's Networking & Facilitation Office by phone at 517.290.5023 or send an e-mail to </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:nfo@scabusa.org"><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>nfo@scabusa.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>. <b>Note:</b> A variety of commonly asked questions is available in the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://scabusa.org/research_rfp-fy26/FAQ"><span style='color:#4472C4;background:white'>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#4472C4;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>section of the website.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing FHB research.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'> Please 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