Funding

Program

Source

Range/Size

Deadline

Methyl Bromide Transitions Program (MBT)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Ave: $215,000. Range: $24,000 to $583,855. Total: $3.075 M (national). Indirect costs = 19%

February 22, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

Focus will be on short-term projects developing management technologies, integrated and systems approaches, and extension delivery programs for methyl bromide alternatives that support commodities affected by the methyl bromide phase-out. Cooperative Extension activities leading to technology transfer of USDA/ARS and university research results will also be considered.

All accredited U. S. colleges or universities are eligible to compete for this funding.

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National Extension Integrated Pest Management Special Projects Program (EIPM)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Range: $0 to $100,000
Total: $490,000

April 8, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

The purpose of this program is to advance the goals of the National Roadmap for Integrated Pest Management (www.ipmcenters.org/IPMRoadMap.pdf) by addressing priority national needs associated with the design, development, implementation and evaluation of Extension integrated pest management programs.

Only Cooperative Extension Services at 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Colleges are eligible to apply.

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National Foliage Foundation (NFF)

Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association (FNGA)

Varies.Total: $25,000 to $40,000 per year (grants); $25,000 per year scholarships)

November 01, 2007

Project Types and Eligibility

The National Foliage Foundation (NFF) funds research projects that enhance development of the foliage industry and increase enjoyment of plants used indoors. All research proposals pertaining to foliage plant production or utilization will be considered for funding. The Foundation desires to fund research projects in areas of production, distribution, marketing and utilization of foliage plants.

All researchers.

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Range/Size

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National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRI)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Ave: $200,000. Range: $5,000 to $1.5M.
Total: $181 M (national). Indirect costs are allowed.

September 10, 2007 (solicitation date)

Project Types and Eligibility

The NRI program supports (1) high priority fundamental and mission-linked research of importance in the biological, environmental, physical, and social sciences relevant to agriculture, food, and the environment and (2) competitively awarded research, extension, and education grants addressing key issues of national and regional importance to agriculture, forestry, and related topics.

Any state agricultural experiment station, college, university, other research institution or organization, federal agency, national laboratory, private organization, corporation, or individual. Applicants for postdoctoral fellowships must be citizens of the US.

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North American Strawberry Growers Association Sponsored Research

North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) Research Foundation

Range: $2,000-$5,000.
Total: $40,500 in 2005. Indirect costs not allowed.

January 15, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

Proposals that are directly applicable to growers' needs are given a high priority, as are those that benefit growers in wide geographic areas. Projects that consider economics tend to be ranked higher. For 2004, the following are priorities: Cultivar Development and Testing, Pest Management Strategies, Production Efficiency and Profitability, Special Needs.
U.S. and Canadian researchers.

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Range/Size

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Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Ave: $114,500.
Range: $64,664 - $203,721.
Total: $1.4 M (national).
Indirect costs are allowed. 26% of applications funded in 2006.

February 1, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

Funded research identifies new ways to manage pests without key pesticides that may no longer be available as FQPA is implemented.

State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other public or private organizations, and individuals are eligible to compete for this funding.

Program

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Range/Size

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Production Research Proposals Studying Colony Health

National Honey Board

Total: $50,000

December 31, 2007

Project Types and Eligibility

The goal of this research area is to help honey producers maintain colony health, while preserving honey quality. Controlling such pests as the Varroa destructor, Acarapis woodi and the small hive beetle is the primary objective of this research area; however, other projects will be considered, as well as research outside the United States. NHB will also consider proposals that research new methods, as well as combinations of existing methods to increase efficacy rates.

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Pulling Together Initiative (PTI) for Invasive and Noxious Plant Management

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with several federal agencies

Ave: $35,000-$45,000. Range: $10,000 to $100,000. Non-federal matching funds required 1:1 (2:1 preferred). 39 proposals funded in 2003.

October 26, 2007

Project Types and Eligibility

The goals of PTI are: 1) prevent, manage, or eradicate invasive and noxious plants through a coordinated program of public/private partnerships, 2) increase public awareness of the adverse impacts of invasive and noxious plants. PTI is an opportunity to initiate working partnerships, demonstrate successful collaborative efforts, and develop permanent funding sources for the maintenance of WMAs from the involved parties.

Funds the formation of "Weed Management Area" partnerships (WMAs) consisting of public/private agencies and landowners seeking to manage invasive and noxious plants.

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Regional Initiative Grants

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)/Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Max: $47,000
Total: $470,000 (National, divided amongst 10 regions)

March 17, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

Projects that address the reducing the risk of pesticides, pesticide pollution prevention, IPM, IPM in schools, children's health issues related to pesticides, or those research methods for documenting the trends toward the adoption of IPM or the reduction of risk associated with pesticide use will receive priority consideration. Other projects will be considered as they complement these goals through public education, training, monitoring, demonstrations and studies.

Any agency of a state (including D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any U.S. territory or possession), including state universities, and all federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program (RAMP)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Ave: $625,000. Range: $150,000 to $2 M. Total: $4.2 M (national).

February 29, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

Supports long-term (up to four years) efforts to develop reduced risk pest management strategies for cropping systems or agroecosystems on a multi-state or regional scale. RAMP provides support for these projects as part of a national effort to eliminate or minimize pesticide residues of concern on foods, in drinking water, and in the environment.
All accredited U. S. colleges or universities are eligible to compete for this funding.