EPA Region 1 Pesticide Program is offering grants for the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. This grant aims to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides in minor crops by promoting low-risk integrated crop management practices. The selected projects will focus on adopting reduced-risk alternatives and ecologically-based farming approaches. Applications are open until Sep 08, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42438
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R1-SAI-08-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: Request for Applications-FY 2008 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 08, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additionl eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA Region 1 Pesticide Program is seeking applications from eligible organizations that will facilitate the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). The program supports efforts to reduce the exposure to toxic pesticides through the adoption of production agriculture pest management practices that transition away from the use of high-risk pesticides in minor crops.
The in-field adoption by farmers of already identified potential low-risk integrated crop or pest management tools and strategies is a priority. The project or projects selected for funding will work towards achieving the adoption of reduced-risk alternatives and /or ecologically-based IPM or biologically integrated farming approaches that are economical. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: Request for Applications-FY 2008 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea M. Szylvian, (617) 918-1198.
Email:szylvian.andrea@epa.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrea M. Szylvian, (617) 918-1198. Email: szylvian.andrea@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | PKG00007928 | Jul 23, 2008 | Sep 08, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42438 SF424-2.0.pdf
42438 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42438 Project-1.1.pdf
42438 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
42438 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
42438 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
42438 Budget-1.1.pdf
42438 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
42438 Other-1.1.pdf
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