This program aims to implement the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by transitioning the agricultural community away from high-risk pesticides. Grants support education, demonstrations, and field projects promoting the use of less and reduced risk pesticides, alternative pest control methods, and sustainable agricultural practices. Proposals are solicited to advance FQPA transition and pest management practices in agriculture. Closing date for submissions is July 3, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41883
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R3WCM-08-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: FY 2008 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: | Jun 03, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 02, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA Region 3 is soliciting proposals to help implement the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) and 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 pest control and sustainable practices in food production. The program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and field projects for FQPA transition and reduced risk practices for pest management in agriculture. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: FY 2008 Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John J. Butler, 215-814-2127.
Email:butler.john@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 41883 Full Announcement-1 -> EPA-R3WCM-08-07-Reg 3.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John J. Butler, 215-814-2127.
Email: butler.john@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | PKG00007446 | Jun 03, 2008 | Jul 03, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41883 SF424-2.0.pdf
41883 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41883 Project-1.1.pdf
41883 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41883 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
41883 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
41883 Budget-1.1.pdf
41883 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41883 Other-1.1.pdf
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