EPA Region 7 is offering grants through the Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program to support the agricultural community in transitioning to safer pest control practices and sustainable food production. Proposals should focus on reducing the use of high-risk pesticides and implementing alternative pest management strategies. The grants cover education, extension, demonstrations, and implementation efforts aimed at promoting sustainable practices in agriculture. The closing date for submissions is May 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40966
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R7WWPD-08-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY08 Request for Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is soliciting proposals 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 agricultural pest control, and sustainable practices in food production. The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and implementation of reduced risk practices for pest management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY08 Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640 or
Chester Stovall, 913-551-7549 Email:duncan.heather@epa.gov; stovall.chester@epa.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640 or Chester Stovall, 913-551-7549 Email: duncan.heather@epa.gov; stovall.chester@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | PKG00006542 | Mar 11, 2008 | May 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40966 SF424-2.0.pdf
40966 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40966 Other-1.1.pdf
40966 Project-1.1.pdf
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