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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA |
Max: $10,000. Projects may last up to three years. |
June 01, 2009 |
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Project Types and EligibilityGraduate Student research projects that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the Southern Region and the nation. |
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA |
Max: $15,000. |
November 17, 2008 *new call will be posted September |
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Project Types and EligibilityOne 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. |
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA |
Max: $10,000 for an individual producer or $15,000 for a producer organization. |
November 17, 2008 *new call will be posted September |
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Project Types and EligibilityOne 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. |
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA |
Ave: $50,000. Range: $50,000 to $100,000. Total: $3 M (national). |
June 05, 2008 |
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Project Types and EligibilitySponsor 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. |
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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). |
August 15,, 2009 |
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Project Types and EligibilityOn-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. |
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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 |
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Project Types and EligibilityThe 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. |
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Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA |
Max: $45,000 ($15,000/yr for up to 3 years) |
February 22, 2008 |
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Project Types and EligibilityInnovative, 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. |
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Department of Environmental Protection |
Range: $125,000-$600,000 |
May 23, 2008 |
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Project Types and EligibilitySection 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. |
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA |
Max: $80,000 in Phase I, $300,000 in Phase II |
September 04, 2008 |
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Project Types and EligibilityInnovative, 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. |
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UF School of Natural Resources and Environment |
Max: $30,000. |
May 15, 2007 |
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Project Types and EligibilityTo 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. |
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UF School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) |
Max: $5000. |
May 15, 2007 |
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Project Types and EligibilityTo 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. |
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA |
Range: $0-$400,000 |
November 19, 2007 |
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Project Types and EligibilitySoil 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. |
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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 |
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Project Types and Eligibility
Land-grant colleges and universities, state agricultural experiment stations. Must do an electronic application. |
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Southern Region Risk Management Center |
Max: $50,000 |
December 13, 2007 |
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Project Types and EligibilityApplications will be accepted in the following two categories: 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. |
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Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program |
Southern Region SARE, USDA |
Max: $50,000 |
August 15, 2009 |
Project Types and EligibilityThe 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. |
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Agriculture Marketing Service, USDA |
Min: $100,000 |
March 5, 2009 |
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Project Types and EligibilityTo 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. |
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Region 2 office, EPA |
Total: $50,000 (indirect costs are allowed.) |
December 11, 2008 |
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Project Types and Eligibility 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) |
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Region 4 office, EPA |
Range: $75,000-$200,000. |
February 28, 2009 |
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Project Types and EligibilityThe 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). |
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA |
Range: $0-$180,000 |
June 9, 2008 |
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Project Types and EligibilityThe 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. |
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Florida Tomato Committee |
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July 31, 2007 |
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Project Types and EligibilityThe proposals must address research problems/questions important to the Florida tomato industry. This year's preferred research topics are: UF/IFAS faculty. |
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Region 4 office, EPA |
Contact region 4 office. |
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Project Types and EligibilityUrban 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. |
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