Winter, 1992 (v5n2)
	Sources of Funding National Research Initiative A call for proposals has been issued for National Research Initiative (NRI) competitive grants that will total $92 million in 1993. The grants are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research Service (CSRS) and are for new or renewed funding of high-priority research in agriculture, forestry and related environmental sciences. Applications are available from the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Contracts and Grants department (510/987-0050) or from Proposal Services Branch, Awards Management Division, CSRS, USDA, Room 303, Aerospace Center, Washington, DC 20250-2200; (202) 401-5048. At least 30 percent of the funding is available for multidisciplinary teams. The research areas funded, their total allocations and 1993 proposal deadlines follow. Natural resources and the environment: $17,039,000. Water quality Feb. 1; plant responses to the environment Jan. 25; improved use of wood and wood fiber Feb. 1; Nutrition, food quality and health: $6,153,000. Food safety Mar. 15; Animal systems: $23,666,000. Reproductive biology Jan. 19; cellular growth and developmental biology Feb. 22; molecular genetics and gene mapping Jan. 11; disease mechanisms Feb. 22; Plant systems: $37,866,000. Photosynthesis and respiration Jan. 11; nitrogen fixation and metabolism Mar. 15; growth and development Feb. 16; plant pest interactions: entomology Jan. 19, nematology Jan. 19; alcohol fuels Jan. 25; Markets, trade and policy: $3,787,000. Market assessments, competitiveness and technology assessments, rural development Feb. 8; Processing for adding value or developing new products: $3,787,000 March 1. Organic Research Grants The Organic Farming Research Foundation is offering funds for organic farming methods research, dissemination of research results to organic farmers and growers making the transition to organic production systems, and organic education projects. Projects should involve farmers in design and execution, and take place on working farms whenever possible. Proposals of $3,000-$5,000 are encouraged. Most projects will be less than $10,000. Matching funds from other sources and/or in-kind contributions from cooperators are encouraged. Proposals are considered twice a year. Proposals received by January 31, 1993 will be awarded by April 30, 1993. To receive copies of grant applications and the "OFRF Research and Education Priorities", write Grants Program, Organic Farming Research Foundation, P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 or call (408) 426-6606.   [ Back | Search | Feedback ]