EPA Region 7 is offering the Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant to fund projects promoting reduced-risk pest management practices in agriculture. This grant targets Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and tribal nations, aiming to support education, outreach, and implementation of sustainable pest management practices. With a total of approximately $100,000 available for grants ranging from $30,000 to $100,000, this competitive opportunity focuses on enhancing agricultural sustainability in the Region 7 area.
Opportunity ID: 44740
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R7WWPD-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.716 — Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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: | Notice of Request for Proposals for Projects to be Funded from the EPA Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant (CFDA 66.716 – Surveys, Studies, Demonstrations, Educational Outreach, and Special Projects). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is soliciting proposals to promote transition to reduced-risk pest management practices in agriculture within the area served by Region 7. This area includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program supports grants for education, outreach, demonstration, and implementation of reduced risk practices for agricultural pest management. Region 7 estimates that approximately $100,000 will be available for awards under this competitive opportunity. Funding will be available through grant agreements ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 (total EPA federal share). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Region 7 Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640.
Email:duncan.heather@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Heather Duncan, 913-551-7640. Email: duncan.heather@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | PKG00010007 | Jan 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44740 SF424-2.0.pdf
44740 Project-1.1.pdf
44740 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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