EPA Region 6 is offering grants to eligible organizations to support the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) by reducing exposure to toxic pesticides. The grant aims to promote the adoption of low-risk integrated crop or pest management practices, economically viable reduced-risk alternatives, and ecologically-based farming approaches. Projects selected for funding will work towards transitioning farmers away from high-risk pesticides towards sustainable pest management strategies. Closing Date: Mar 16, 2009
Opportunity ID: 44820
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-R6-SAI-2009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Applications |
| 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: | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 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 16, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA Region 6 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 pest management practices that transition away from the use of high-risk pesticides. 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: | Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY09 Request for Applications |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eugene Thilsted, 214-665-2782.
Email:thilsted.eugene@epa.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Eugene Thilsted, 214-665-2782. Email: thilsted.eugene@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.716 | PKG00010076 | Jan 21, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44820 SF424-2.0.pdf
44820 SF424A-1.0.pdf
44820 Project-1.1.pdf
44820 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
44820 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
44820 EPA4700_4-1.1.pdf
44820 Budget-1.1.pdf
44820 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
44820 Other-1.1.pdf
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