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TITLE: FY 2000 NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM - AGR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Program Description and Solicitation for Applications for Fiscal
Year 2000 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program.
SUMMARY: Applications are invited for competitive grant awards in agricultural, forest, and
related environmental sciences under the National Research Initiative (NRI) Competitive Grants
Program administered by the Competitive Research Grants and Awards Management
Division, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES),
for fiscal year (FY) 2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USDA/CSREES/NRI,
Stop 2241, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-2241. Phone: (202) 401-5022.
E-mail: nricgp@reeusda.gov.
Stakeholder Input
CSREES is soliciting comments regarding this solicitation of applications from any interested party. These comments will be considered in the development of the next solicitation of applications
URL : http://web.fie.com/htdoc/fed/agr/any/any/proc/any/fr08309901.htm
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TITLE -- EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL STUDIES OF PESTICIDES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF PESTICIDE USE
SOL HQ-PR-99-16945 DUE 102599 POC Sharon Hargrove, Contract Specialist, 202-564-4764/John Nanartowicz, Contracting Officer, 202-564-4756. WEB: R -- Evaluation of Ecological Studies of Pesticides and, http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/opp_grp/hqpr9916945/index.html .
 E-MAIL: contract specialist, hargrove.sharon@epamail.epa.gov .
COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 23,1999 PSA#2415
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Program Contract Service Center (3803R),
401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460-0001
THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE PROCURED UTILIZING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE
PROCEDURES!! EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) as required by the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996, is responsible for the
regulation of pesticides through the registration, registration review and reregistration of pesticides.
OPP develops data requirements and guidelines for the conduct of studies by registrants that are
used, along with other data and information, to assess the potential impact of the use of the pesticide
on human health and the environment. Before EPA can use studies and data in assessing risk, these
data must be evaluated to determine their adequacy and validity and to ensure that appropriate
quality assurance procedures were carried out. Once data have been evaluated and determined to
be acceptable and valid, these data are used to assess risk to human health and ecological resources.
URL : http://web.fie.com/htdoc/fed/epa/any/any/proc/any/08239929.htm
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Title:               Scientific and Technological Collaborative Projects between the United States and Spain
Sponsor:        US Department of State; Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Environmental Affairs
Deadline:        December 01, 1999
Eligibility:        All scientists working in research agencies of the two governments, or in universities of the two countries, are eligible to apply. Each project should have a principal investigator on the U.S. side and on the Spanish side.
Abstract:        The State Department has issued its third call for proposals for Scientific and Technological Collaborative projects between the United States and Spain. While the list is not exclusive, proposals are sought in the following fields:

URL:           http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=44712
Funding Type:    Collaboration; Research
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Title:                   Environment / On-Farm
Sponsor:             National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:            October 29, 1999
Upper Amount:   $25,000
Abstract:            The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Environment Committee is soliciting
                          research proposals in environment and odor research that deal with the following topics:
                          -manipulation of swine diets to control odor and/or nutrient content,
                          -quantifying the effects of soil phosphorus levels on a watershed basis,
                          -quantifying atmospheric movement and deposition of nitrogenous compounds from swine
                          manure storage or treatment structures, or from land application areas,
                          -quantifying the production benefits from controlling air pollutants in production facilities,
                          -quantifying trace gases associated with manure storage, and develop measurement
                          protocols for these gases.
Funding Type:    Research
URL :           http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37806
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Title:                  Swine Health
Sponsor:            National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:           October 29, 1999
Upper Amount:  $25,000
Abstract:           The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Swine Health Committee is soliciting
                          proposals that deal with issues and conditions affecting the health of swine. Projects that
                          link swine practitioners and research laboratories in field studies are especially encouraged.
                          Research initiatives for each of the following complexes, syndromes, or pathogens should
                          address the eipidemiology of the individual agents and their interactions with other
                          pathogens and/or proposed control strategies.
                          1. Porcine Repiratory Disease Complex; 2. Breeding Herd Syndrome
                          3. Enteric Disease Syndromes; 4. Emerging Diseases and Syndromes
                          5. Segregated Early Weaning Disease Issues; 6. Biosecurity
Funding Type:    Research
URL:           http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37809
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Title:                  Grants
Sponsor:            Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
Deadline:            January 15, 2000
Amount Note:     Most project awards will be well under $10,000. Matching funds from other sources or
                          in-kind contributions from cooperators are encouraged but not required.
Abstract:            The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) funds research into organic farming
                          methods, the dissemination of research results to organic farmers and to growers interested
                          in making the transition to organic production systems, and education of the general public
                          about organic farming issues. Projects should involve farmers in both design and execution
                          and take place on working organic farms whenever possible and appropriate. OFRF
                          generally will provide funding for labor and other expenses for recording, analyzing,
                          documenting and disseminating results; and rental of equipment necessary to the project.
Funding Type:    Equipment or Materials Acquisition or Facility Use; Research
URL :                http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=44735
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Title:                  Partnership Projects
Sponsor:            Department of Primary Industries and Energy (DPIE) - Australia
                         Pig Research and Development Corporation (PRDC)
Deadline:           Continuous.
Amount :           Under this project the applicant will form an partnership with PRDC and will receive no more
                         than half of resources from PRDC.
Eligibility:           Any individual, company or organisation is eligible to apply for PRDC support.
Citizenship:        Unrestricted
Activity Location:     Australia
Abstract:                  The Pig Research and Development Corporation (PRDC) invests in research and development
                                programs to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the Australian pig
                                industry.   Partnership Projects is one of the three types of research projects. The project
                                applies to all the research program areas. Intending applicants should discuss proposals
                                with the relevant PRDCProgram Manager.
Funding Type:          Research
URL:                       http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=35832
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Title:                        Discovery Concepts
Sponsor:                  National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:                 October 29, 1999
Upper Amount:        $18,500; Funding is a maximum of $18,500 per project. A larger funding request may be
                               considered if appropriate justification is provided.
Abstract:                 The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) , in coordination with state pork councils,
                               funds research under this provision in the areas of prevention and treatment of diseases,
                               breeding and genetics, nutrition / swine, reproductive physiology, swine care,
                               environmental management, food safety, pork quality,
                               and worker health and safety.
Funding Type:         Research
URL:                      http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37857
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Title:                       Environment / Public Health
Sponsor:                 National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
Deadline:                October 29, 1999
Amount Note:         Funding is limited to $25,000 per project. A larger funding request may be considered if
                              appropriate justification is provided.
Abstract:                The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Environment Committee is soliciting
                              research proposals to provide data needed to complete a biological risk analysis on
                              bacterial, viral or parasitic zoonotic pathogens that originate in manure or to investigate
                              potential human health effects from swine odors.
Funding Type:        Research
URL:                     http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=44734
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Title:                  Pork Safety: Pre-Harvest
Sponsor:            National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:           October 29, 1999
Amount:            $25,000
Upper Amount: $50,000;  Funding is limited to $50,000 per project for the antimicrobial Altenatives and $25,000 for
                          the pre-harvest reduction of pathogens. A larger funding request may be considered if
                          appropriate justification is provided.
Abstract:            The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Pork Safety Committee is soliciting
                          research proposals dealing with pre-harvest reduction of pathogens of potential public
                          health significance.  Research priorities include:
                          1. Antimicrobial Resistance/ Antimicrobial Alternatives
                          2. Pre-harvest reduction of pathogens with potential public health significance
Funding Type:      Research
URL:                   http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37830
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Title:                   Pork Quality
Sponsor:             National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:            October 29, 1999
Amount:             $30,000;  The median funding level for competitive proposals in this specific solicitation is set at
                          $30,000. A larger funding request may be considered if appropriate justification is provided.
Abstract:            The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Quality Solutions Committee has funds for
                          projects examining key properties in the determination of overall pork quality. Proposals
                          for projects dealing with the following topics are being requested:
                          -development of fundamental biological and physical explanations of why porcine muscle
                          varies in water holding capacity, color, tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat,
                          -new technologies for the detection and quantification of water holding capacity, color,
                          tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat in pre-rigor muscle. Preference will be given to
                          more applied technology.
                          -improvement or increase in the functionality of postmortem tissue in terms of water holding
                          capacity, color, tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat. Again, preference will be given to
                          more applied technology.
Funding Type:     Research
URL :                 http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37846
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Title:                   Pork Quality
Sponsor:             National Pork Producers Council (NPPC); Research
Deadline:            October 29, 1999
Amount:             $30,000;  The median funding level for competitive proposals in this specific solicitation is set at
                          $30,000. A larger funding request may be considered if appropriate justification is
                          provided.
Abstract:            The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Quality Solutions Committee has funds for
                          projects examining key properties in the determination of overall pork quality. Proposals
                          for projects dealing with the following topics are being requested:
                          -development of fundamental biological and physical explanations of why porcine muscle
                          varies in water holding capacity, color, tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat,
                          -new technologies for the detection and quantification of water holding capacity, color,
                          tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat in pre-rigor muscle. Preference will be given to
                          more applied technology.
                          -improvement or increase in the functionality of postmortem tissue in terms of water holding
                          capacity, color, tenderness, flavor, and intramuscular fat. Again, preference will be given to
                          more applied technology.
Funding Type:    Research
URL:                 http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=37846

Title:                    Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship
Sponsor:             American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)
Deadline:             January 30, 2000
Amount:              $1,000
Eligibility:             To be eligible for this scholarship, the engineering student must have been enrolled in
                           school as an undergraduate for a minimum of one academic year starting in September of
                           the calendar year nominated for the award.

                           The applicant must also meet the following criteria:
                           - be a biological or agricultural engineering major;
                           - be a student member of ASAE;
                           - be part of an engineering curriculum which is accredited by ABET or CEAB; and
                           - have a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent on 4.0 basis).
Abstract:             The American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) Student Engineer of the Year
                           Scholarship recognizes an outstanding engineering student.
Funding Type:     Training, Scholarship, or Fellowship
URL:                  http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36554

Title:                    E. Ted Sims, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:              American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
Deadline:             February 01, 2000
Amount:              $1,000
Eligibility:             Nominees must meet the following criteria:
                          - be a junior or senior class standing beginning fall of award year;
                          - be registered as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) at a four-year institution of
                             higher learning;
                         - have demonstrated excellence in academic performance in the major;
                         - participate in extracurricular activities relating to horticulture; and
                         - show a commitment to the horticulture profession.
Abstract:           The E. Ted Sims, Jr., Memorial Scholarship was established to assist an undergraduate
                         student pursuing a degree in horticultural science.
Funding Type:   Training, Scholarship, or Fellowship
URL:                http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36986

Title:                  Student Travel Grants
Sponsor:            American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
Deadline:            February 15, 2000
Deadline Note:   Limited applications accepted. The number of abstracts submitted by each department will
                         be based on the number of students enrolled in the department for the current academic
                         year--one undergraduate abstract for every 50 undergraduate students enrolled and one
                         graduate abstract for every 30 graduate students enrolled.
Amount:            $150
Amount Note:   Forty grants will be awarded.
Eligibility:          To be eligible, students must be enrolled in horticultural science as a major course of study
                         and must have submitted an abstract for presentation at the ASHS annual conference.
Abstract:            The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) offers travel grants so that students
                         may attend the ASHS Annual International Conference. The 2000 conference will be held in
                         Orlando, Florida.
Funding Type:   Travel
URL:                 http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36987