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OPEN! EPA Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals to advance partnerships that focus on pesticide risk management issues with a special focus on integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. Awards are intended to support a diverse set of project types, including, but not necessarily limited to demonstrations, transfer of innovative IPM technologies, outreach, and education. This announcement provides qualification and application requirements to those interested in submitting proposals for fiscal year 2008. The total amount of funding available for award is expected to be approximately $1,000,000. Of this total, $750,000 is authorized by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act and $250,000 in EPM funds are being provided by OPP’s Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division. The number of awards to be made under this announcement will depend on individual proposal costs, the availability of funds, and the quality of proposals received. The maximum funding level is $250,000 per project. The project period of performance is limited to two years from the award date.
EPA Region 3 Pesticide Misuse Initiative -
The total estimated funding available under this competitive opportunity is approximately $400,000. Under this announcement, EPA Region 4 anticipates awarding up to 2-4 two year grants, each ranging up to $100,000. Proposals should 1.) promote the safe use and storage of pesticides in certain settings; (2) promote the use of lower risk pesticides and alternative pest control methods in residential turfgrass, ornamental and indoor applications; and (3) promote outreach education on the proper use and storage of pest control products to homeowners & farmers. Innovative projects that enable homeowners and farmers to develop a broader knowledge of integrated approaches to pest management in indoor and outdoor environments are also encouraged.
OPEN! EPA Region 3 FQPA/Strategic Agriculture Initiative Grant Program -
Deadline: Proposals must be postmarked or submitted via Grants.gov on or before 5:00 P.M. EST on July 3, 2008. All proposals postmarked or submitted via Grants.gov after this due date will not be considered for funding.
EPA Region 3 is soliciting proposals to help implement the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) and 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 pest control and sustainable practices in food production. The program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and field projects for FQPA transition and reduced risk practices for pest management in agriculture.
EPA Region 2 FQPA/Strategic Agriculture Initiative Grant Program -
Available to region 2 only (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands). For projects that will reduce the exposure to toxic pesticides through the adoption of farm pest management practices that transition away from the use of high-risk pesticides. $118,300 for projects up to 2 years. Anticipated date: October 30, 2006.
EPA Regional PESP Initiative Grants
Due Date: January 17, 2008
Contact: Click link to Regional PESP Coordinator
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), in coordination with the EPA Regional Offices, announces the availability of up to an estimated $509,000 in fiscal year 2007 monies to further the pesticide risk reduction goals of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). The Agency anticipates funding approximately ten projects, one per EPA Region, with a maximum funding level of approximately $50,900 per project. The project period of performance is limited to two years. Proposed projects should address implementation of integrated pest management approaches that reduce the risks associated with pesticide use in an agricultural or non-agricultural setting and demonstrate the importance and relevancy of the project to the goals of PESP.
CARE (Community Action for a Renewed Environment)
Estimated Total Funding: $2,700,000
Due Date: Closed
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for financial assistance to eligible entities through the Community for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. CARE is a unique community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxics and environmental pollutants from all sources. The CARE grant program will help communities form collaborative partnerships, develop a comprehensive understanding of the many sources of risk from toxics and environmental pollutants, set priorities, and identify and carry out projects to reduce risks through collaborative action at the local level.
Regional IPM Grants Program - Northeast Region
Contact: Michael Fitzner
Phone: (202) 401 - 4939
Fax: (202) 401 - 4888
Email: mfitzner@csrees.usda.gov
The Regional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Competitive Grants Program supports research and extension projects that develop individual pest control tactics, integrate individual tactics into an IPM system, and develop and implement extension education programs. In the Northeastern region, priority will be given to proposals that: 1) Cite and address at least one source of stakeholder-identified priorities; 2) Benefit more than one state in the Northeast and focuses on a crop/cropping system or pest/pest complex of importance to the Northeast. Projects involving urban and community IPM are encouraged; 3) Have the potential to significantly enhance environmental quality and reduces health risks associated with pest management; 4) Investigate, develop, promote or implement non-pesticidal tactics; and 5) Will result in implementation by end-users, due to economic advantages, benefits to the environment and human health, and other advantages.
Contact: Michael Fitzner
Phone: (202) 401 - 4939
Fax: (202) 401 - 4888
Email: mfitzner@csrees.usda.gov
Northeast IPM Center Partnership Grants
Letter of intent: December 7, 2007
Applications must be submitted via the Grants.gov process. There are numerous links in the RFA to the Grants.gov application materials. A good place to start is https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html and enter the funding opportunity number USDA-CSREES-RIPM-000102.
Center staff develops the Request for Applications that is released in the autumn of each year. Project types include:
IPM Working Groups
State Network Projects
Regional IPM publications
IPM Planning and Assessment Documents (Crop profiles, PMSPs, IPM Guidelines, and IPM surveys)
IPM Priorities
Minigrants (approximately $40,000 available annually)
NCRME Extension Risk Management Education Competitive Grants Program
The Northeast Center provides funding for projects that improve the ability of agricultural producers to effectively manage the risks associated with their farming businesses. The full range of risk management areas, including production, marketing, financial, environmental/legal, and labor management education may be addressed by applicants for 2006 funds. $375,000 is available.
Contact: Beth Eberspacher at (402) 472-2039
email: beberspacher3@unl.edu
Pollution Prevention Grants Program
The Pollution Prevention Grants Program supports State and Tribal technical assistance programs that help businesses and industries identify better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste at the source. This notice announces the availability of approximately $4.5 million in total program funding for FY 2007. Grants will be awarded and managed by each of EPA's ten regional P2 program offices. Grant amounts awarded are dependent on the Congressional appropriations for this program.
Conservation Innovation Grants/NRCS
Updated 2/4/08
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. CIG enables NRCS to work with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns. CIG will benefit agricultural producers by providing more options for environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. NRCS administers CIG.