Funding

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Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE Graduate Student Grant	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Max: $10,000. Projects may last up to three years. Indirect costs not allowed.	June 01, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility Graduate Student research projects that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the Southern Region and the nation. The Southern SARE program will only consider proposals submitted, and to be conducted, by graduate students (masters and Ph.D.) enrolled at an accredited college or university in the Southern Region. The graduate student must be considered full-time (according to his or her institutions requirements) at the time of proposal submission.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE On-Farm Research Grant Program	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Max: $15,000. Indirect costs not allowed.	November 17, 2008 *new call will be posted September
Project Types and Eligibility One of the following focus areas must be addressed:1) Beneficial Insect Habitat, 2) Alternative Crops/Animals, 3) Organic Agriculture, 4) Sustainable Marketing Projects, 5) Sustainable Grazing Systems, 6) Soil Organic Matter Building/Protection/Management, 7)Increasing Sustainability Of Existing Farming Practices, 8) Appropriate Technology, 9) Agroforestry. Projects must be developed and coordinated by Extension, NRCS and/or non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel in the Southern region who currently work with farmers/ranchers AND who will conduct the on-farm research with at least three farmer/rancher cooperators.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE Producer Grant Program	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Max: $10,000 for an individual producer or $15,000 for a producer organization. Indirect costs not allowed.	November 17, 2008 *new call will be posted September
Project Types and Eligibility One of the following focus areas must be addressed:1) Beneficial Insect Habitat, 2) Alternative Crops/Animals, 3) Organic Agriculture, 4) Sustainable Marketing Projects, 5) Sustainable Grazing Systems, 6) Soil Organic Matter Building/Protection/Management, 7)Increasing Sustainability Of Existing Farming Practices, 8) Appropriate Technology, 9) Agro forestry. Applicant must be a farmer/grower or a producer organization in the Southern region. However, "Successful" projects must include project cooperators. They can be other farmers, researchers, extension agents, governmental or non-governmental organizations or others."
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE Professional Development Program Grants	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Ave: $50,000. Range: $50,000 to $100,000. Total: $3 M (national). Indirect costs not allowed.	June 05, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility Sponsor professional development in sustainable agriculture concepts and practices, using workshops, tours and meetings for the Cooperative Extension Service, the Natural Resource Conservation Service another agricultural professionals. Must provide or enable training to extension agents; USDA agency staff; or other educators, including farmers who are trainers. Research projects and farmer-outreach or education projects do not qualify.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE Research & Education Grants	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Ave: $175,000 (planning projects-$20,000). Range: $102,000 to $250,000. Total: $1.8 M (Southern Region). Indirect costs not allowed.	August 15,, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility On-farm research trials with crops and/or livestock; or quality of life, agricultural marketing, integrated farming systems, soil and water conservation. Economic analysis and outreach components recommended. Education, demonstration projects, development of farmer-to-farmer networks also funded. Projects led by universities or nonprofit organizations in an interdisciplinary approach.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SARE Sustainable Community Innovation Grants	Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA	Max: $10,000 (Project can extend up to two years)	October 01, 2008 *New call will be posted in August 2009
Project Types and Eligibility The very essence of the Sustainable Community Innovation Grants program is PARTNERSHIPS !! Applications are encouraged that seek to increase knowledge, build capacity, and make connections among on- and off-farm sustainable agriculture activities, economic and community development efforts, value-added activities, civic engagement, and local government policy. Any individuals, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental organizations and/or educational organizations. All Southern region states are eligible to apply. The Southern region consists of: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Scientific Cooperation Research Program	Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA	Max: $45,000 ($15,000/yr for up to 3 years)	February 22, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility Innovative, mutually beneficial proposals aimed at: Meeting the food and nutritional needs of both the U.S. and collaborating countries, particularly food-insecure countries. Enhancing relationships among nutrition, agriculture, food security, and health. Promoting food safety. Enhancing water quality and availability. Expanding livelihoods of small and limited resource farmers, ranchers, and communities. Developing technologies to quickly and accurately identify and control the spread of animal borne diseases and pests. U.S. scientists affiliated with a college or university, a federal or state agency, or a private, nonprofit organization, in collaboration with research institutions in developed or developing countries having U.S. diplomatic relations (CGIAR centers also qualify).
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program Grant	Department of Environmental Protection	Range: $125,000-$600,000 Total: $7 million	May 23, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility Section 319 funds are used to implement projects, such as stormwater treatment facilities, demonstration projects for agricultural best management practices (BMPs), and training and education programs to reduce NPS pollution. State and local governments and agencies, colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, public utilities and state water management districts may apply.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Small Business Innovation Research Program	Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA	Max: $80,000 in Phase I, $300,000 in Phase II Total: $18,901,000 Indirect costs up to 7.527% allowed.	September 04, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility Innovative, applied, research and development projects that address important problems facing American agriculture. Plant Production and Protection is one of 12 topic areas under which proposals may be submitted. For-profit, science based small business firms in the U.S.
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SNRE Seed Funding Mini Grants (SFG)	UF School of Natural Resources and Environment	Max: $30,000.	May 15, 2007
Project Types and Eligibility To provide funding for faculty to develop collaborative research and/or outreach/Extension proposals in new and emerging interdisciplinary activities to develop specific products in areas of cutting-edge importance to natural resource and environment issues at the state, national, and international level, or taking a cross-cutting perspective on historically important issues (i.e., new way of looking at old problems). The seed grant is to facilitate proposal preparation, including collaborator travel, meeting with potential funding agencies, product-oriented workshops, etc. Any faculty at the University of Florida can apply for SNRE-SFG funding, except those principal investigators (PI's) who received funds during the last funding cycle (FY 2006-2007) for one-year projects.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
SNRE New Faculty Support Program Grants	UF School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE)	Max: $5000.	May 15, 2007
Project Types and Eligibility To provide one-year funding (applicants can re-apply) to assist new faculty in developing innovative and important programs in the area of natural resources and environment. Non-tenured faculty at the University of Florida having completed three or fewer years at UF from their date of appointment.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Soil Processes	Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA	Range: $0-$400,000 Total: $4M	November 19, 2007
Project Types and Eligibility Soil is a vital natural resource that not only sustains plant and animal productivity, but also has profound effects on the health and quality of the environment. As such, agricultually-related sustainability hinges on the interactions among the biological, chemical and physical properties and processes in this below-ground ecosystem. More science-based knowledge is needed to fill gaps regarding the combined interactions of the properties and processes affecting soil quality as it relates to agricultural sustainability.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Southern IPM Competitive Grants Program	Southern Region, National Institue of Food and Agriculure, USDA	Total: $800,000, $430,000 for research, $70,000 for extension projects, $200, 00 for Joint research-extension projects, $100,000 for IPM evaluation project	December 17, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility Research Projects: IPM program assessment, alternative pest management systems, alternative animal and plant production systems, improved pest monitoring techniques and decision tools. Extension Projects: on-site research and demonstrations, strategic alliances with industry and user groups, IPM training and education, general public education on IPM and its merits, educational materials and information delivery systems, workshops on IPM implementation. Joint Research-Extension: Projects validate pest management systems, introduce new pest management tactics into local production systems, and deliver these systems to producers and their advisors through IPM education and training programs. IPM Evaluation: Project may document adoption of IPM approaches and practices over time, and/or develop new methods or approaches for documenting changes in IPM adoption. Land-grant colleges and universities, state agricultural experiment stations. Must do an electronic application.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Southern Region Risk Management Center Grants	Southern Region Risk Management Center	Max: $50,000 Range: $5,000-$50,000	December 13, 2007
Project Types and Eligibility Applications will be accepted in the following two categories: • Unrestricted Risk Management Education Grants: This general category is intended to include all other proposed risk management education projects which address needs of producers that are consistent with the areas of risk previously identified. • Joint SARE/RME: In conjunction with Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE), the Southern Center is seeking proposals directed at agricultural producers who use grazed forages to produce small and large ruminant animals for meat. Applicants under the joint SARE/RME category should identify targeted results related to: Improving the understanding of the economic risk associated with utilization of sustainable agriculture principles, production systems and practices and applying risk management tools and activities to manage these risks. Private and public groups, organizations and institutions including land grant colleges and universities, cooperative extension, other colleges and universities, and other qualified public and private entities in the region with a demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver educational programs for agricultural producers and their families.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program	Southern Region SARE, USDA	Max: $50,000 Range: $5,000-$50,000	August 15, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility The Southern Region USDA Program on Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is requesting Preliminary Research proposals to develop systems research and education proposals that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the region and nation.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)	Agriculture Marketing Service, USDA	Min: $100,000 Total: $8.4M	March 5, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility To be eligible for a grant, the project(s) must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crop block grant funds will be awarded for a period of up to 3 years duration. Examples of “enhancing the competitiveness” of specialty crops includes, but is not limited to: research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, food security, plant health programs, education, “buy local” programs, increased consumption, increased innovation, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, environmental concerns and conservation, product development, and developing cooperatives.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grants	Region 2 office, EPA	Total: $50,000 (indirect costs are allowed.)	December 11, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility The SAI encourages the development of pest management practices and products that are less toxic, effective and support the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). The in-field adoption by farmers of already identified potential low-risk integrated crop or pest management tools and strategies is a priority. The program supports innovative efforts that enable growers to decrease reliance on agricultural chemicals while maintaining economical outcomes, by developing, demonstrating and/or applying reduced-risk alternatives and ecologically-based integrated approaches to pest management. Both state and non-profit organizations in Region 2 (New York, New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and/or the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands)
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grants	Region 4 office, EPA	Range: $75,000-$200,000. Max: $200,000 Total: $700,000 (indirect costs are allowed.)	February 28, 2009
Project Types and Eligibility The SAI Grant Program will give priority consideration to projects that: include a “whole systems” approach by integrating pest, soil, water and crop management practices; address an array of commodities; focus on sustainable agriculture (defined as farming practices that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible); incorporate conservation planning; are submitted by applicants that have a proven track record of grower participation and adoption of sustainable pest management practices; and have an outreach and extension component to their program. Both state and non-profit organizations in Region 4 (AL, GA, FL, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants	Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA	Range: $0-$180,000 Total: $870,000	June 9, 2008
Project Types and Eligibility The purpose of this program in FY 2008 is to support Canola crop research in the development of superior germplasm, establishment and extension of various methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and transfer of such applied research from experimental sites to on farm practice as soon as practicable. Colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities are eligible.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Tomato Research	Florida Tomato Committee		July 31, 2007
Project Types and Eligibility The proposals must address research problems/questions important to the Florida tomato industry. This year's preferred research topics are: 1. Food Safety Related Research 2. Tomato Breeding Program 3. Methyl Bromide Alternatives 4. Whitefly and Disease Management 5. BMP Nutrition Related Research 6. Waste stream management at packinghouses UF/IFAS faculty.
Program	Source	Range/Size	Deadline
Urban Initiative Grants	Region 4 office, EPA	Contact region 4 office.
Project Types and Eligibility Urban Initiative grant dollars are used on projects that help prevent agricultural pesticide misuse in the urban setting. The grants have also addressed the area of unregistered, illegal pesticides imported into the United States for use in homes. Both state and non-profit organizations in Region 4 (AL, GA, FL,KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).