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Methyl Bromide Transitions Program (MBT)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Range: $0.00 to $500,000

Total: $2.95 M

June 22, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

This RFA solicits applications for the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program, Methyl Bromide Transitions (MBT). The MBT seeks to solve critical agricultural issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. It is designed to address immediate needs that result from the loss of availability of methyl bromide, a pest and disease control tactic that has been critical to agricultural, industrial, natural resource or urban pest management systems.

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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 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)

December 31, 2009

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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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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National Research Initiative (NRI) - Agricultural prosperity for Small and Medium Sized Farms(NRI)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Range: $0 to $500,000.
Total: $5 M (national). Indirect costs are allowed.

June 5, 2008

Project Types and Eligibility

The purpose of this program is to foster interdisciplinary studies to improve our understanding of the interactions between the economic and environmental components important to the long-term viability, competitiveness and efficiency of small and medium-sized farms (including social, biological and other components, if necessary). While small and medium-sized farms account for less than 25 percent of the value of all agricultural products sold in the U.S., the long-term viability of these farms is critical to the prosperity of rural people and places as these farms account for approximately 92 percent of all farms in the U.S.

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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.

December 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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Organic Agriculture and Research inititative (OREI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Approximately $19 million

February 10, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

Priorities for FY 2011: Proposals addressing any of the legislatively defined goals listed above will be accepted for consideration by panels. For FY 2011 priority will be given to proposals in the following areas (1-7 below).

1. Conduct advanced on-farm research and development that emphasizes observation of, experimentation with, and innovation for organic farms, including animal and crop production and marketing and socioeconomic issues. These issues could include both identification of factors reducing yields, efficiency, productivity, economic returns on organic farms and the economic and socioeconomic contributions of organic farming to producers, processors and local communities.   
2. Develop and demonstrate educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices.  Applications bringing end-users together with OREI-funded research and extension teams are encouraged. Development of online content should be coordinated with eXtension and the eOrganic Community of Practice, as described under the eXtension proposal type.
3. For both plant and animal–based organic products: develop, improve and evaluate allowable post-harvest handling, processing and food safety practices to reduce toxins and microbial contamination, while increasing shelf-life, quality and other economically important characteristics.
4. Strengthen organic seed systems, including seed and transplant production and protection, and plant breeding and selection for organic production. Breeding and selection characteristics for organic systems may be different than in conventional systems. Goals of organic seed systems proposals can include, but are not limited to: disease and pest resistance, stress tolerance, quality and yield improvement, and genetic mechanisms to prevent inadvertent introduction of GMO traits through cross-pollination.
5. Develop, evaluate and improve systems-based integrated pest management programs to address pest and pest-related problems for organically grown crops. Systems-based evaluations can include the safety and efficacy of allowable pest management materials and practices. Proposals addressing management of diseases, nematodes, weeds and insect pests in the southern region are especially encouraged.
6. Develop or improve systems-based animal production and pest management practices, especially in the areas of nutrition, grazing, pasture and confinement requirements, to improve animal productivity, health and welfare while retaining economic viability.
7. Catalog, characterize and/or select animal genotypes and breeds adapted to organic systems. This would include, but is not restricted to: identification of and selection for pest and disease resistance; health and performance under organic pasture and feed regimens; and performance in small, mixed or innovative farming operations.

The following entities are eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program.

1. State agricultural experiment stations;
2. Colleges and universities;
3. University research foundations;
4. Other research institutions and organizations;
5. Federal agencies;
6. National laboratories;
7. Private organizations or corporations;
8. Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or
9. A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8).

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Organic Transitions Program (ORG)

National Institue of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Total: $3.75 million

Range: $0.00 - $750,000

June 30, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. In FY 2011, ORG will focus on environmental services provided by organic farming systems that support soil conservation and contribute to climate change mitigation. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production (including dairy), and organic systems integrating plant and animal production.

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Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP)

National Institue of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Range: $0.00 - $200,000.
Total: $1.4 M

March 3, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

Pest Management Alternatives (PMAP) requests applications to address needs in integrated pest management (IPM) for food, feed, fiber, forest, livestock, and ornamental commodities resulting from the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 and related regulatory actions.

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

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Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Regional Grants

Environmental Protection Agency

Total: $530,000

July 26, 2010

Project Types and Eligibility

Proposed projects must address implementation of integrated pest management approaches that reduce the risks associated with pesticide use in an agricultural or non-agricultural setting and demonstrate the importance and relevancy of the project to the goals of PESP. Eligible applicants include the 50 States, District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, any agency or instrumentality of a State including State universities, and all federally recognized Indian tribal governments.

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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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Organic Farming Research Foundation Grants

Organic Farming Research Foundation

Max: up to $15,000 per year ($20,000 for fruit projects)

May 16, 2011

November 15, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

OFRF offers funds for research on any topic that will improve organic production systems, and for education and outreach projects to share organic farming information with current organic producers and to farmers and ranchers considering transitioning their operations to organic.

OFRF particularly encourages farmers, ranchers, researchers, and extension personnel to apply for funding. Farmers and ranchers often find that working with professional researchers can make it easier to design and carry out a research project, and OFRF encourages applications from such partnerships.

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Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program (RAMP)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Range: $0.00-$625,000

Total: $4.2 M (national).

March 22, 2010

Project Types and Eligibility

The goal of the Risk Avoidance and Mitigation (RAMP) program is to enhance the development and implementation of innovative, ecologically based sustainable IPM strategies and systems for (a) multi-crop food and fiber production systems; (b) an area-wide or a landscape scale agroecosystem; or (c) a documented pesticide impact on human or environmental health.
All accredited U. S. colleges or universities are eligible to compete for this funding.