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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.

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SARE On-Farm Research Grant Program

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Southern Region, USDA

Max: $15,000.
for up to two years

November 15, 2010

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.

On-Farm Research Grant Projects must be developed, coordinated and led by Extension, NRCS, governmental or non-governmental organization (NGO) or University personnel who currently work with farmers/ranchers AND who will conduct the on-farm research with at least one farmer/rancher cooperator.  Applicants must complete a proposal describing their project and explaining how it will help producers understand and adopt sustainable agriculture practices.

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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 for up to two years.

November 15, 2010

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/Water quality.

Projects must be developed, coordinated and conducted by farmers and/or ranchers or a producer organization in the Southern Region.  Producer organizations should be comprised primarily of farmers/ranchers and must have majority farmer representation on their governing board.  Producers or producer organizations must complete a proposal describing their project and explaining how it will help other producers understand and adopt sustainable agriculture practices.

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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.

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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.

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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, 2010

Project Types and Eligibility

The Southern SARE Program and the Southern Rural Development Center, the sponsors of this competitive SCIG program, are seeking to invest in projects/programs that promote a stronger alignment between sustainable agriculture and community development strategies in the South.  This type of alignment cannot be realized without strong and balanced working partnerships among people and organizations representing both sustainable agriculture and community development perspectives.  As such, applicants MUST demonstrate that their project team has a good mix of backgrounds and experiences relevant to these two key arenas (i.e., sustainable agriculture and community development).

Any individuals, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental organizations and/or educational organizations located in the Southern region.

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Scientific Cooperation Research Program

Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA

U.S. participants are responsible for their international airfare to and from China as well as stopovers in Hong Kong and Tokyo. All exchange visits must start in Beijing. No funds will be given to U.S. participants by the SCEP or the PRC. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture will provide meals, lodging, interpreter and domestic and local transportation for U.S. teams within the People's Republic of China.

March 26, 2010

Project Types and Eligibility

In 2010, the Scientific Cooperation Exchange Program will accept proposals for food security, climate change, alternative energy, food safety, animal and plant health, agricultural biotechnology and other emerging technologies, food and non-food product development, and sustainable plant and animal production, and natural resources management. Projects will support economic development and trade capacity-building and expand market opportunities for agricultural, fish, and forest products.

Priority will be given to innovative proposals that address critical agricultural market, environmental, and trade-related concerns of both countries. Trade-related activities include the safe and appropriate use of biotechnology; address the sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) issues of food safety and animal and plant health, and development of new agricultural products. Science-based SPS measures help ensure that food is safe for consumers, and prevent the spread of pests or diseases among animals and plants.

U.S. scientists or technical experts affiliated with a college or university; a federal or state agency; private, nonprofit organizations; and U.S. companies may apply.

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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.

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Small Business Innovation Research Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Rangd: $70,000-$90,000

Total: $18,514,188

September 03, 2009

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.

Small businesses and small proprietorships that are in business for profit are eligible to submit applications to this program.

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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.

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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.

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Soil Processes

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA

Range: $0-$400,000
Total: $4M

February 14, 2008

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.

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Southern Region IPM Center IPM Enhancement Grant - Part 1

Southern Region IPM Center

The Southern Region IPM Center presented a similar grants program during 2010. That program funded 1 multi-state Regulatory Information Network project ($149,473) and 4 IPM Documents projects (ranging from $12,483 to $25,000), for a total of $224,482.

January 31, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

This RFA for the Center’s IPM Enhancement Grants Program solicits proposals for projects that will enhance development and implementation of IPM in our region. The three project types for which we are seeking applications for funding are described in this RFA. They are: a Regulatory Information Network Project; IPM Documents (i.e., Crop Profiles, Pest Management Strategic Plans, IPM Elements, and IPM Priorities); and IPM Working Groups.

Eligible applicants include private individuals and institutions, faculty of four-year universities, businesses, commodity organizations, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. The primary Project Director must be from within the Southern Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Virginia); however, collaboration with individuals outside the region is acceptable.

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Southern Region IPM Center IPM Enhancement Grant - Part 2

Southern Region IPM Center

The Southern Region IPM Center presented a similar grants program during 2010. That program funded 4 IPM Seed Grant projects (ranging from $14,956 to $25,000) and 1 IPM Capstone Grant project ($25,000). The 5 projects were funded for a total of $114,623.

January 31, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

This RFA for the Center’s IPM Enhancement Grants Program solicits proposals for projects that will enhance development and implementation of IPM in our region. The two project types for which we are seeking applications for funding are described in this RFA. They are: (1) IPM Seed Grants; and (2) IPM Capstone Grants.

1. IPM Seed Grants
   IPM Seed Grants support projects to plan, initiate or catalyze important new IPM efforts and initiatives. Examples of fundable projects include but are not limited to issue-oriented planning workshops and surveys. Potential functions of IPM Seed Grants projects include but are not limited to:
   
   Developing regional or multi-state IPM guides or pest alerts.
   
   Conducting surveys to determine level of IPM adoption.
   
   Developing long-term research and/or educational approaches to important IPM issues. Outputs might include grant proposals to other funding sources such as USDA’s Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP) or Southern Region IPM Grants Program (S-RIPM).
   
   Organizing a conference or workshop of regional interest.
2. IPM Capstone Grants
   IPM Capstone Grants support projects intended to facilitate new or expanded implementation of proven IPM methods and strategies. Presumably necessary research and most developmental work have been completed previously, and these projects will address final steps to encourage adoption and implementation of new methods and strategies. Examples of fundable projects include but are not limited to:
   
   On-site demonstrations of important IPM techniques and strategies.
   
   Publications (fact sheets, web pages, bulletins, etc.) that teach IPM users about pest biology, monitoring and management, or IPM techniques and strategies.
   
   Evaluation of the economics or level of adoption of a particular IPM practice or practices.
   
   Explaining or promoting IPM to the public via media outlets.
   
   Packaging and marketing IPM products to consumers.

Eligible applicants include private individuals and institutions, faculty of four-year universities, businesses, commodity organizations, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. The primary Project Director must be from within the Southern Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Virginia); however, collaboration with individuals outside the region is acceptable.

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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

1. Research Projects: IPM program assessment, alternative pest management systems, alternative animal and plant production systems, improved pest monitoring techniques and decision tools.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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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.

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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.

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

Agriculture Marketing Service, USDA and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

Total: $4.7 million

April 30. 2010

Project Types and Eligibility

Eligible grant applications include projects which are developed to solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops pertaining to the following issues: 

• Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops;
• Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems;
• Assisting all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain in developing “Good Agricultural Practices”, “Good Handling Practices”, “Good Manufacturing Practices”, and in cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems for small farmers, packers and processors;
• Investing in specialty crop research, including research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes;
• Enhancing food safety;
• Developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops;
• Pest and disease control;
• Development of organic and sustainable production practices.

Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations, producer organizations, government agencies,universities, and other organizations related to Florida’ specialty crops industry.

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Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA

Total: $47.3 million

Range: $0.00-$10,000,000

January 31, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to solve critical United States specialty crop issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities that take systems-based, trans-disciplinary approaches. The intent of the SCRI is to solve the needs of the various specialty crop industries through the promotion of collaboration, open communication, the exchange of information and the development of resources that accelerate application of scientific discovery and technology. SCRI will give priority to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary, and include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to producers and the public.

For the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, applications may be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State agricultural experiment stations, Cooperative Extension Services, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.

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Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Grants

Region 2 office, EPA

Total: $200,000

Range: $75,00-$100,000

April 12, 2010

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.

Assistance under this RFA is available to States, U.S. territories or possession, federally
recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, public and private
universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, local governments, individuals, and international entities.

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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).

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Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants

National Institute for Food and Agriculture, USDA

Range: $0-$210,000
Total: $800,000

May 31, 2011

Project Types and Eligibility

The goal of the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program (SACC) is to significantly increase canola crop production and/or acreage by developing and testing of superior germplasm, methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, and then transferring new knowledge to producers (via Extension) as soon as practicable. Priority will be given to applications that provide evidence of multi-state cooperation with a minimum of three state cooperators and that utilize existing expertise of land-grant colleges and universities and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

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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.

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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).