Winter 1994 (v6n1)
	Sources of Funding USDA Sustainable Systems Research The USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRICGP) is supporting a new competitive awards program for agricultural systems research in fiscal year 1994. It is seeking innovative systems research that integrates knowledge of individual system elements into a larger framework for use in analyzing or developing improved agricultural practices. The proposed research should fit in either of two categories: 1) identification and adoption of integrated, resource efficient, and economical agricultural systems that maintain productivity and profitability, and safeguard the environment and human health; or 2) identification of agricultural systems and policies that strengthen and revitalize rural communities and regions. To receive a copy of the 1994 Request for Proposals for the National Research Initiative call (202) 401-5022. Ask for parts 1 and 2 of the program description. The proposal deadline for ag systems grants is February 22, 1994. Fertilizer Research Awards A Request for Proposal will be out January 30 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Fertilizer Research and Education Program. Funding will be available for projects directed toward the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizer materials. Proposals will be due April 30, 1994. For details and to be put on the proposal request mailing list, contact Jacques Franco or Gwen Cristoni at CDFA, (916) 654-0574. 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 interested in making the transition to organic production systems, and education of the public about organic farming issues. Projects should involve farmers in both design and execution, and take place on working farms whenever possible and appropriate. 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 but not required. Proposals are considered twice a year. Proposals must be received by January 31, 1994. To receive copies of grant application procedures and the "OFRF Research and Education Priorities which describes target areas, write Grants Program, Organic Farming Research Foundation, P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 or call (408) 426-6606. [ Back | Search | Feedback ]