Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY08 Request for Proposals

Post Date

March 11th 2008

Application Due Date

May 16th 2008

Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.

Funding Opportunity Number

EPA-R7WWPD-08-003

CFDA Number(s)

66.716

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals
Other

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $100000

• Award Range:

  $None - $20000

Grant Description

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is soliciting proposals to support efforts by the agricultural community to “transition” away from high-risk pesticides to the use of less and reduced-risk pesticides, alternative methods of agricultural pest control, and sustainable practices in food production. The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and implementation of reduced risk practices for pest management.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Environmental Protection Agency

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640 or
  Chester Stovall, 913-551-7549

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Heather Duncan or Chester Stovall

• Agency Email Address:

  duncan.heather@epa.gov; stovall.chester@epa.gov

• More Information:

  Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY08 Request for Proposals