Summer 1994 (v6n3)
	Sources of Funding UC SAREP RFP SAREP is requesting grant proposals for new and continuing research and education projects, including whole systems comparisons, monitoring innovative producers, critical component research, and seven areas within economics and public policy (public policy, labor policies and practices, land use, rural community development, decision-making and the transition, consumers and the food system, and regional food system) The deadline for applications is September 7, 1994. Graduate students awards (maximum $2,000 per student) and meetings and field demonstrations (maximum $1,000 per event) are also being solicited in separate requests, with the same due dates. The Requests for Proposals have been sent to everyone on UC SAREP's mailing list. If you have not received them, contact SAREP at (916) 752-7556. 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. Proposals of $3,000 $5,00.0 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 The next round of proposals must be received by July 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. Funding Resource Note: Funding-seekers may want to investigate Environmental Grantmaking Foundations 1993 Directory (October 1993), published by Environmental Data Research Institute, 1655 Elmwood Ave., Suite 225, Rochester, NY 14620; tel: (800) 724-1857; fax: (716) 473-.0968. The 600-page directory, with information on 417 grantmaking foundations, is available for $55 plus $5 shipping and handling.   [ Back | Search | Feedback ]