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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). ***** Title: Pesticide Risk Reduction Sponsor: EPA Deadline: May 16, 2003 Amount: $40,000 Abstract: Funds for research, public education, training, monitoring, demonstrations and studies that advance pesticide risk reduction. This funding is for grants to states and federally recognized Native American Tribes. URL: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/frcont03.html ***** Title: International Programs Sponsor: Jennifer Garza (202) 720-3801 Abstract: To provide national program leadership for the international activities of the agency and U.S. universities and colleges. The office often recruits staff from Colleges and Universities for work overseas. Overseas assignments are arranged on a reimbursable basis through a cooperating university, enabling participants to remain employees of their institution. Average duration of assignments is 6-12 months. URL: http://www.reeusda.gov/serd/inter/homepage.htm ***** Title: Agricultural Telecommunications Funding Program Sponsor: Terry Meisenbach - e-mail: tmeisenbach@reeusda.gov Abstract: The Agricultural Telecommunications Program is a competitive grants program, authorized by the 1990 Farm Bill to encourage the development of an agricultural communications network to facilitate and strengthen agricultural extension, resident instruction, and research, and domestic and international marketing of United States Agricultural commodities and products through partnerships between eligible institutions and the Department of Agriculture. This program represents partnership efforts among USDA and both land-grant and other university communities emphasizing communication networks and distance education. URL: http://www.reeusda.gov/agtel/ ***** Title: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Abstract: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is the main in-house research arm of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). An ARS service that may be of use to internationalists is the "Find the expert" database. "Find the expert" database helps you identify who within ARS are technical experts on topics such as topics like water quality, food safety, animal and plant diseases, new crop varieties and human nutrition. Those same people most likely will know counterpart experts overseas. URL: http://alembic.nal.usda.gov:9500/NPS/expert.htm ***** Title: Economic Research Service (ERS) Abstract: The Economic Research Service provides economic analysis on efficiency, efficacy, and equity issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development to improve public and private decision making. The Food and Rural Economics Division of the UDSA's Economic Research Service (ERS) sponsors several small grant programs at academic institutions and affiliated research institutes to stimulate new research on food assistance to the poor - work which may be quite relevant to studies of food assistance overseas. URL: http://www.econ.ag.gov/briefing/foodasst/compgrt.htm ***** Title: Dual Use Science and Technology (DUS&T) Program Sponsor: Department of Defense (DOD) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Deadline: Optional white papers are encouraged to be submitted by April 18, 2003. Full proposals are due June 17, 2003. Amount: Approximately $20M in Government funds will be available for proposals. Abstract: seeking proposals on selected topic areas of interest to create and/or develop new products or process technologies on a cost-share basis. The DUS&T Program requires that the proposed technology have both military relevance and potential benefit (cost, performance, or sustainability of defense systems) and sufficient potential commercial (non-defense) applications to support a viable production base. Offeror(s) are expected to bear 50% of the cost of the effort. Small businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions are encouraged to participate. Consortium teaming arrangements, especially with academia, are encouraged when the result is a technically stronger proposal. A consortium must have at least one for-profit company as a member. URL: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-AFRL-03-10/listing.html ***** Title: National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence program (NDCEE) Sponsor: Department of Defense (DOD) Deadline: 5 June 2003 Amount: $350 million Abstract: The NDCEE functions as a national resource for the development and dissemination of state-of-the-art and new and innovative environmental technologies and provides a means for transitioning those technologies to the solution of environmental problems in support of the DOD, other government agencies, and private industry needs. The mission of the NDCEE is to systematically structure a program to address DOD's environmental technology requirements by defining and staffing a management, technical, and financial organization for the operation and administration of the NDCEE program. URL: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/DSS-W/DASW01/DASW01-03-R-0028/listing.html ***** Title: Upgrade Animal Facilities Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources Deadline: June 1 Amount: $700,000 (direct costs) Abstract: The National Center for Research Resources encourages the submission of individual animal resource improvement grant applications from biomedical research institutions to upgrade animal facilities to support the conduct of Public Health Service supported biomedical and behavioral research. Eligibility is limited to domestic non-profit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-03-077.html ***** Title: Childhood Agricultural Safety And Health Sponsor: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Deadline: Letters of intent are due April 18, 2003; full proposals are due May 23 Amount: $250,000 per year Abstract: Projects are sought which will conduct research to: (1) develop and evaluate new or existing enhanced control technologies to reduce injury to youth exposed to farm hazards, (2) develop and evaluate incentives which encourage adults to protect youth from farm hazards, or (3) identify the economic and social consequences of youth working on farms. Eligibility is open to foreign and domestic: for-profit or non-profit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; faith-based or community-based organizations; and Indian Tribes, Tribal Governments, Colleges, and/or Organizations. URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OH-03-003.html ***** Title: Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Deadline: April 21, 2003 Amount: $12,348,392 Abstract: To develop research, education, and extension projects aimed at improving the quality of water resources in agricultural watersheds across the Nation. URL: http://www.reeusda.gov/1700/funding/rfaintegrated_03.htm ***** Title: Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Programs – Special Experiential Learning Grants Sponsor: Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Deadline: September 30, 2003 Amount: $150,000 Abstract: The purpose of this program is to further the development of student scientific and professional competencies through experiential learning programs that provide students with opportunities to solve complex problems in the context of real-world situations. URL: http://www.reeusda.gov/1700/funding/rfahemsgp_selg_03.htm ***** Title: Grants-in-Aid Sponsor: Sulphur Institute Deadline: Continuous Abstract: The Sulphur Institute develops and promotes new and existing uses of sulphur in all forms throughout the world. Proposals are accepted for applied research to advance the role of sulphur in agriculture. URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=15542 ***** Title: Applied Analysis and Physical Mathematics - Soil and Granular Materials - 6.1.2
Sponsor:
United States Department of Defense (DOD) Deadline: Continuous
Abstract:
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is issued under the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of basic research
proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA that are selected for
award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full
compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 and subsequent
amendments. URL: http://www.aro.army.mil/research/arlbaa00/finalarlbaa1.htm#MATHEMATICAL ***** Title: Call for Proposals on World Hunger Issues Sponsor: Earthwatch Institute, Social Sciences Deadline: Continuous Amount: $7,000 to $130,000
Abstract:
The Center for Field Research (CFR) invites proposals for field research on
world hunger and food security issues. Proposals for multi-disciplinary field
research involving transnational collaboration are particularly welcome. URL: http://www.earthwatch.org/research/example/whunger.html ***** Title: Checkoff Research Program Sponsor: United Soybean Board (USB)
Abstract:
The Soybean Checkoff is based on a rate of 0.5 percent of the market price per
bushel sold of soybean, paid by soybean farmers across the nation. Half of the
farmers’ funds go to work at the state level, supporting marketing and research
programs right where their beans are grown. The other half is forwarded to the
United Soybean Board (USB), where it is invested in five major areas:
International Marketing, Domestic Marketing, New Uses, Production, and
Communications. URL: http://www.unitedsoybean.org/what_ov.htm ***** Title: Food Systems and Rural Development
Sponsor:
Kellogg Foundation, W.K. Deadline: Continuous
Abstract:
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's mission is to help people help themselves through
the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of
life and that of future generations. Programming activities center around the
common vision of a world in which each person has a sense of worth; accepts
responsibility for self, family, community, and societal well-being; and has the
capacity to be productive, and to help create nurturing families, responsive
institutions, and healthy communities. URL: http://www.wkkf.org/Programming/Overview.aspx?CID=4 ***** Agriculture Grants & Contracts announcements: 3/4/03 USDA Annoucements 3/6/03 Funding Available for Pilot Projects (OCAST) 3/6/03 DASNR Guidelines for Intellectual Property 3/10/03 CASI Summer/Fall 2003 Research Opportunities 3/10/03 GCRC Seminar Series 3/17/03 Homeland Security info & funding Opportunity--TSWG BAAS released 3/4 and 3/5--deadlines soon 3/19/03 New email address for AOR (Alexander) for e-grant proposal submissions 3/26/03 Revised Routing Sheet - version 7
Link to Agriculture Grants and Contracts announcements: http://www.dasnr.okstate.edu/agco/announcedistributed.htm
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