SAREP
Requests for Proposals - CHANGES
Look for changes in the Requests for Proposals (RFPs) SAREP is
releasing later this summer, most notably in the timeline. RFPs will be
sent to all California residents on the SAREP mailing list by Sept. 1,
1998, with proposals due later in the fall. SAREP will continue to offer
research and education grants (with typical awards of $3,000 - $15,000
per year), and smaller grants for graduate student support ($2,000 per
individual) and educational events (up to $1,000 per event). Other changes
will be in the stated funding priorities as SAREP continues to clarify
projects that will most effectively advance its mission and goals. Also
new this year: Grants for agroforestry projects will be supported from
a special fund established through a grant from the International Tree
Crops Institute USA Inc. The RFPs will be posted on SAREP's Web site (http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu)
as soon as they are released. For more information, please contact SAREP
grants manager, Bev Ransom, at (530) 754-8546 or baransom@ucdavis.edu
Food Projects
The USDA's Community Food Projects Grants Request
for Proposals were released in May. These grants support
the development of community food projects designed to
meet the needs of low-income people, increase the
self-reliance of communities re. their own food needs,
and promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm
and nutrition issues. Call (202) 401-5048 for a copy of
the RFP; for questions, contact Liz Tuckermanty,
at (202) 205-0241. Brief descriptions of 1996 awardees,
as well as the annual Project Planning Guide: A Guide
to Preparing Winning Proposals for the USDA/ CSREES
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program,
is available from The Community Food Security Coalition.
Check its Web site at http://www.foodsecurity.org/cfpp.htm
Youth Gardens
The National Gardening Association will
award its 16th Annual Youth Garden grants to 300 schools,
neighborhood groups, community centers, and treatment
facilities across the nation. Eligible organizations must
plan to garden in 1999 with at least 15 children between
the ages of 3 and 18 years(either food or beautification
gardens). For an application contact: Youth Garden
Grants, National Gardening Association, 180 Flynn Avenue,
Burlington, VT 05401, Web site: http://www2.garden.org/nga/EDU/
NGA-EDU6.HTM Applications are due November
15, 1998.
USDA's Fund for Rural America
The 1998 release of the Request for Proposals
for the Fund for Rural America was expected by SAREP's
newsletter publication date. Proposals will have a 42-day
turn-around deadline. For more information, see http://www.reeusda.gov/fra
or call: (202) 401-2363. Fund for Rural America grants
support research, education, and extension activities.
UC Policy Grants
The UC California Policy Seminar (CPS) has
issued its 1999 Call for Proposals to UC faculty and
senior research staff to conduct research on significant
policy issues facing California. CPS will award
approximately $200,000 through this competition; normally
four to six grants receive funding. CPS welcomes
proposals on all topics that examine current and
anticipated state policies, develop policy approaches,
and/or evaluate policy implications. Prior to the formal
applications process, faculty interested in applying
should submit a two-page letter of intent by August
3, 1998. Contact CPS at (510) 642-5514; E-mail: CA.PolSem@ucop.edu Guidelines
are also available on the internet at http://www.ucop.edu/cps
Organic Research Grants
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is
offering funds for organic farming research,
dissemination of research results to organic farmers and
growers interested in making the transition to organic
production, and consumer education on organic farming
issues. Projects should involve farmers in design and
execution, and take place on working farms when possible.
Proposals of $3,000-$5,000 are encouraged. The next round
of proposals must be received by July 15, 1998.
To receive copies of grant application procedures and the
OFRF Research and Education Priorities describing target
areas, write Grants Program, Organic Farming Research
Foundation, PO Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; Tel: (408)
426-6606; E-mail: research@ofrf.org
Pest Management Funds
The California Department of Pesticide
Regulation (DPR) is planning to release requests for
proposals for pest management grants in late July or
early August. Proposals for reduced-risk pest management
projects would be due in October. For information,
contact Bob Elliott at (916) 324-4156;
E-mail: belliott@cdpr.ca.gov
