The FY 2011 Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program (EIPM-CS) is offered by the Extension Department. This grant aims to advance the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by funding projects that address priority needs in IPM program coordination, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Specifically, it supports training, demonstration, and evaluation of alternative pest management practices for agricultural producers and other pest managers. The goal is to facilitate the adoption of sustainable pest management methods in production agriculture and other settings. Awards will strengthen the capacity of NIFA and its partners, delivered through the Cooperative Extension Services, to effectively respond to local, state, and national IPM needs and emerging challenges.
Opportunity ID: 69453
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003411 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Extension Integrated Pest Management – Coordination and Support |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only 1862 and 1890 land-grant universities and colleges, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, and the University of the District of Columbia that did NOT receive a new continuation award in FY 2010 are eligible to apply for IPM COORDINATION grants. All 1862 and 1890 land-grant universities and colleges, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, and the University of the District of Columbia FY 2011 are eligible to apply for IPM SUPPORT grants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The FY 2011 Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program (EIPM-CS) contains two components, EIPM-CS Coordination and EIPM-CS Support. Both components support state and local contributions in advancing the goals of the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by addressing priority needs associated with the coordination, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of extension IPM programs. EIPM-CS funds will help agricultural producers and other pest managers adopt alternative pest management practices through training, demonstration, and evaluation of methods and strategies. All EIPM-CS efforts are intended to contribute to the achievement of national IPM goals through the demonstration and evaluation of IPM practices in production agriculture and other settings. Awards strengthen the ability of NIFA and its IPM partner institutions to actively address local, state, and national IPM needs delivered through the Cooperative Extension Services and rapidly respond to new issues and opportunities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Extension Integrated Pest Management – Coordination and Support FY ’11 RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 69453 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_eipm_support.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00031750 | Feb 08, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
69453 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
69453 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
69453 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
69453 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
69453 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
69453 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
69453 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
69453 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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