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DIVISION
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES http://intranet.okstate.edu/Fiscal_Affairs/fund_opp.htm This
is a monthly publication of announcements of funding opportunities. For
more information, please contact Adele Tongco (adel@okstate.edu) at 4-5398
in Ag Hall 139 or Jan Madole (jkd1703@okstate.edu) at 4-7196.
More information about each announcement is accessible on the Internet
(see URL listed with each opportunity to view full record). ~~~~~~~~~ Topic:
2001 Dairy Enterprise Initiative Sponsor:
Agency for International Development Deadline:
July 30, 2001 Abstract:
Pursuant to USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) Series 303.5.5, this
announcement contains information on the 2001 Dairy Directive, which is managed
by G/EGAD/AFS. The demand for livestock products in developing countries is
projected to increase steadily over the next 20 years, and there are many
Opportunities for dairy industry development. URL: http://content.sciencewise.com/content/index.cfm?objectid=6761 ~~~~~~~~~ Topic: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Sponsor: Department of Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Forests and Related Resources Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.1, "Forests and Related Resources", is to develop environmentally sound techniques to increase productivity of forest land and to increase the utilization of materials and resources from forest lands. These areas deal with (1) increasing growth and yield through improving planting stock, reducing pathogens and insects, improving the soil or reducing harvesting impacts, and developing means to ensure survival of newly planted trees; (2) increasing the utility of the material grown in the forest through improving lumber yield from trees, utilizing greater percentages of trees, and using residues from forest and wood manufacturing systems; (3) reducing ecological insults from forest operations; and (4) developing new products or technologies to increase the use of wood. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=20200 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Plant Production and Protection Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.2, "Plant Production and Protection", is to examine means of enhancing crop production by reducing the impact of destructive agents, developing effective crop systems that are economically and environmentally sound, enhancing the impact of new methods of plant manipulation, and developing new crop plants and new uses for existing crops. Proposals submitted to this topic will be divided between two review panels, one dealing with biological approaches, and the other dealing with engineering approaches. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52321 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Animal Production and Protection Sponsor: USDA and SBIR. Deadline: August 30, 2001. Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.3, "Animal Production and Protection", is to develop knowledge that will enable producers of food animals to increase production efficiency and to assure a reliable, safe supply of animal protein and other animal products while conserving resources and reducing costs of production. Some examples of the areas of research to be supported are: - Clarification of the nutritional requirements of food animals for improved growth and feed efficiency; - Determination of hormonal and cellular mechanisms which control reproduction and multiple births; clarification of genetic processes that result in food animals with superior characteristics; - Improved methods of disposal of animal wastes; and -diagnosis, treatment and control of food animal diseases, parasitisms and other animal health hazards. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52323 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Air, Water, and Soils Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.4, "Air, Water, and ", is to develop technologies for conserving air, water, and soil resources while sustaining agricultural productivity. This involves developing means to effectively control resources to increase farm and forest productivity as well as the manufacture of resulting commodities. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52324 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Food Science and Nutrition Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objectives of topic 8.5, "Food Science and Nutrition", are to develop new knowledge and a better understanding of the characteristics of the foods people eat and their nutritional impact; to apply new knowledge to improve our foods and our diets; and to systematically apply new knowledge to the production of useful new food products, processes, materials and systems, including application of nutritional information to consumer foods and food service systems. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52325 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Aquaculture Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objectives of topic 8.6, "Rural and Community Development", are to foster, promote, or improve the well-being of rural Americans. This program supports research that will result in commercial products or services that are focused on issues and problems related to the economic development and social enhancement of rural areas, small towns, rural people, rural organizations, and rural institutions. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=523276 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Aquaculture Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.7, "Aquaculture", is to enhance the knowledge and technology base necessary for the continued growth of the domestic aquaculture industry as a form of production agriculture. Emphasis is placed on research leading to production efficiency and increased competitiveness of private sector aquaculture in the United States. Studies on commercially important (or potentially important) species of fish, shellfish and plants, from both freshwater and marine environments, can be addressed. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52327 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Industrial Applications Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.8, "Industrial ", is to develop new or improved technologies that will lead to increased production of industrial products from agricultural materials. This research will lead to new opportunities to diversify agriculture and enhance agriculture's role as a reliable supplier of raw materials to industry. Appropriate research areas are: - Development of new crops that have the potential of producing raw materials that can be converted into useful industrial products; - Development of procedures for enhanced recovery of critical raw materials from agricultural commodities; - Development of improved technology for converting agriculturally-derived raw materials into useful industrial products; and - Development of industrial products derived from agricultural materials to make them more effective and/or more cost competitive with non-agriculturally derived industrial products. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52328 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Marketing and Trade Sponsor: USDA and SBIR Deadline: August 30, 2001 Amount: $80,000 Abstract: The objective of topic 8.9, "Marketing and Trade", is to identify an array of innovative marketing strategies to increase sales of agricultural, forestry, and aquacultural products (raw commodities, plus processed, value-added food, feed, and industrial products derived from these commodities), both domestically and abroad. This research will: - Assess and evaluate the type, size, and location of market opportunities for specific U.S. products or categories of products; - Develop specific strategies to gain entry into these markets or expand sales in current markets for specific products or categories of products; identify barriers to trade and develop specific strategies that neutralize these barriers; - Develop advanced information systems that provide more complete, relevant and timely information relative to temporal marketing opportunities; and - Develop integrated management systems that would permit maximum efficiencies in assembling, handling, processing, packaging, transporting, and shipping products. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=52329 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Biotechnology and Bio-diversity Interface (BBI) Sponsor: USAID. Deadline: August 12, 2001 Abstract: This program will support research that provides information needed to assess the potential risks to natural bio-diversity associated with agricultural biotechnology and to design risk management strategies appropriate to developing country agricultural systems. The primary goals of this program are: - To assist regulatory bodies in making science-based decisions about the effects on bio-diversity of introducing genetically engineered organisms into the environment; - To begin generating scientific data on potential risks associated with particular applications of biotechnology on specific aspects of bio-diversity in developing countries; - Develop strategies for managing potential risks in the context of agro-ecosystems found in developing countries; - Build collaboration between agricultural research and environmental conservation-driven communities in the U.S. and developing countries; and - To build capacity among developing countries in risk assessment and risk management research. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=62793 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Stability and Food Security Project Sponsor: USAID Deadline: July 16, 2001 Amount: $2,000,000 Abstract: The United States Agency for International Development is seeking a contractor to manage assistance activities in Tajikistan (and parts of Uzbekistan) that improve stability and food security through community and agricultural development and income generation among vulnerable groups. Proposals sought under this solicitation should improve food security through community and agricultural development and income generation for vulnerable groups in rural areas. Such activities could include: - Rehabilitation and management of small scale irrigation, - Provision of credit for agricultural or related needs, - Provision of livestock and poultry micro-credit and micro-enterprise, - Agricultural extension services, and - Other important community infrastructure. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=62832 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Toxicity/Pathogenicity Studies with Biopesticide Ingredient Sponsor: USDA and ARS Deadline: July 09, 2001 Abstract: Efforts are underway to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for a biopesticide developed at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Peanut Research Laboratory. The biopesticide is a nontoxigenic strain of Aspergillus Flavus which is applied to peanut fields to reduce aflatoxin contamination of peanuts. Toxicity/pathogenicity studies with the biopesticide ingredient (conida of the Aspergillus flavus strain) are needed to fulfill part of the registration requirements. Specific tests needed are: (1) 885.3150 Acute pulmonary toxicity/pathogenicity (rat); (2) 885.3200 Acute injection toxicity/pathogenicity (rat) (3) 885.4100 Avian inhalation test, Tier I (Bobwhite quail). All tests must be conducted following good laboratory practices using specific guidelines outlined in Series 885 Microbial Pesticide Test Guidelines of the EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=62904 ~~~~~~~~~ Title: Phase Two Call for Proposals Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency, Research and Development and Environmental Research (RTDI) Programme 2000 to 2006. Deadline: July 20, 2001 Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites proposals for environmental research in the following areas: 1. Environmental economics. 2. Socio-environmental interaction. 3. Waste management, including food waste. Project proposals concerning food industry waste may be co-funded by the Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) under the Operational Programme for the Productive Sector, implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. 4. Capability development. This area supports medium- to longer-term projects in the following areas: climate change, soil, biodiversity, water, transboundary pollution, land-use, and spatial analysis. A scholarship scheme for postgraduates to support environmental research leading to the award of a Ph.D. is supported under this area of the call. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=51986 Also
distributed by Agriculture Grants & Contracts are information on the
following: 06/04/01 - U.S. Dept. of Education Funding Opportunity 06/04/01 - SSTI Weekly Digest for June 1, 2001 06/04/01 - Funding Opportunities for the 6/01/01 SSTI Weekly Digest 06/04/01 - Six State Animal Waste Management ConsortiumDeadline Extended 06/11/01 - SARE Call for 2002 Preproposals 06/11/01 - Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESUs) 06/12/01 - Funding Opportunities -- 6/08/01 SSTI Weekly Digest 06/22/01 - SSTI Funding Supplement for June 22, 2001 |
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