Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Proposals

Post Date

January 13th 2009

Application Due Date

March 13th 2009

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

Funding Opportunity Number

EPA-R7WWPD-09-001

CFDA Number(s)

66.716

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

Number of Awards

3

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Other

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $100000

• Award Range:

  $30000 - $100000

Grant Description

Notice of Request for Proposals for Projects to be Funded from the EPA Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant (CFDA 66.716 - Surveys, Studies, Demonstrations, Educational Outreach, and Special Projects). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is soliciting proposals to promote transition to reduced-risk pest management practices in agriculture within the area served by Region 7. This area includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program supports grants for education, outreach, demonstration, and implementation of reduced risk practices for agricultural pest management. Region 7 estimates that approximately $100,000 will be available for awards under this competitive opportunity. Funding will be available through grant agreements ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 (total EPA federal share).

Contact Information

• Agency

  Environmental Protection Agency

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640.

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Heather Duncan

• Agency Email Address:

  duncan.heather@epa.gov

• More Information:

  Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Proposals