Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003743
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003743
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition health natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $330,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 any Smith Lever 3(d) IPM funding for an EIPM CS coordination program in FY 2011 are eligible to apply for IPM COORDINATION grants in FY 2012. 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 are eligible to apply for IPM SUPPORT grants in FY 2012.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support (EIPM CS) grant opportunity is a FY 2012 discretionary grant program run by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). It is designed to strengthen and expand Extension-led integrated pest management (IPM) efforts by helping states and local partners plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate practical IPM programming. The central idea is to move agricultural producers and other pest managers toward effective, science-based alternatives to routine or higher-risk pesticide use by funding training, on-the-ground demonstrations, and evaluation of real-world pest management strategies. In doing so, the program is meant to advance the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management and contribute to measurable progress on national IPM goals across production agriculture and other pest management settings.
The opportunity is split into two related components: EIPM CS Coordination and EIPM CS Support. Both components fund work that improves the coordination, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Extension IPM programs, but they serve slightly different roles. Coordination awards focus on organizing and aligning IPM efforts and priorities, improving how Extension IPM programs are managed and connected, and ensuring that program activities are strategically planned and assessed. Support awards focus more broadly on enabling Extension IPM work and strengthening the capacity to deliver programming that responds to local and emerging needs. Across both components, NIFA emphasizes projects that help Cooperative Extension Services and their IPM partners respond quickly to new pest issues, opportunities, and changing conditions at the local, state, and national level.
Funding for the program was estimated at $330,000 total, with individual awards ranging from $15,000 (award floor) to $100,000 (award ceiling). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity was posted April 19, 2012, originally due May 29, 2012, and later extended to a current closing date of June 26, 2012, with an archive date of July 30, 2012.
Eligibility is limited to specific land-grant institutions. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are included, but the announcement narrows eligibility more precisely in its eligibility guidance. For FY 2012 IPM Coordination grants, 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 Smith Lever 3(d) IPM funding for an EIPM CS coordination program in FY 2011 may apply. For FY 2012 IPM Support grants, all 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. This structure signals a clear intent to distribute coordination resources to institutions that were not already funded for that specific coordination purpose in the prior year, while keeping the support component broadly accessible across eligible land-grant partners.
Overall, the EIPM CS program is aimed at building Extension capacity and accelerating adoption of IPM practices by funding the practical infrastructure of IPM work: coordination across stakeholders, program planning, delivery of training and demonstrations, and credible evaluation of outcomes. The emphasis is not just on research, but on applied, field-relevant implementation through Extension, with the expectation that funded projects will help pest managers make better decisions and improve pest control outcomes while supporting broader public goals tied to agricultural sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsive pest management systems.
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, excluding federal holidays). The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SLBCD 003743.
Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support (EIPM CS) Grant (FY 2012) - FAQs
What is the EIPM CS grant opportunity?
The Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support (EIPM CS) opportunity is a FY 2012 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant program under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). It funds Extension-led work that strengthens and expands integrated pest management (IPM) programming through planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to move agricultural producers and other pest managers toward effective, science-based alternatives to routine or higher-risk pesticide use. It supports practical IPM programming such as training, on-the-ground demonstrations, and evaluation of real-world pest management strategies.
How does this program relate to national IPM priorities?
The EIPM CS program is intended to advance the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management and contribute to measurable progress on national IPM goals across production agriculture and other pest management settings.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the program is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
What are the two components of this opportunity?
The opportunity is split into two related components: (1) EIPM CS Coordination and (2) EIPM CS Support. Both fund improvements to the coordination, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Extension IPM programs, but they serve different roles.
What does an EIPM CS Coordination award focus on?
Coordination awards emphasize organizing and aligning IPM efforts and priorities, improving how Extension IPM programs are managed and connected, and ensuring activities are strategically planned and assessed.
What does an EIPM CS Support award focus on?
Support awards focus more broadly on enabling Extension IPM work and strengthening the capacity to deliver programming that responds to local and emerging needs.
What kinds of activities does NIFA emphasize across both components?
Across both Coordination and Support, NIFA emphasizes projects that help Cooperative Extension Services and their IPM partners respond quickly to new pest issues, emerging opportunities, and changing conditions at local, state, and national levels.
Is this program mainly research-focused?
No. The emphasis is on applied, field-relevant implementation through Extension. The program supports practical infrastructure for IPM work, including coordination across stakeholders, planning, training, demonstrations, and credible evaluation of outcomes.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available?
Total program funding was estimated at $330,000.
What is the award range for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) to $100,000 (award ceiling).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity information.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the original application due date?
The original due date was May 29, 2012.
What is the extended (current) closing date?
The closing date was extended to June 26, 2012.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 30, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply in general terms?
Eligibility is limited to specific land-grant institutions. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are included, but eligibility is further narrowed by the program's guidance for each component.
Who is eligible to apply for FY 2012 IPM Coordination grants?
For FY 2012 IPM Coordination grants, 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 Smith Lever 3(d) IPM funding for an EIPM CS coordination program in FY 2011 may apply.
Who is eligible to apply for FY 2012 IPM Support grants?
For FY 2012 IPM Support grants, all 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.
Why does the Coordination component limit eligibility based on FY 2011 funding?
The structure indicates an intent to distribute FY 2012 coordination resources to institutions that were not already funded for that specific coordination purpose in FY 2011, while keeping the Support component broadly accessible across eligible land-grant partners.
What outcomes is the program intended to support?
Funded projects are expected to help pest managers make better decisions and improve pest control outcomes, while supporting broader public goals tied to agricultural sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsive pest management systems.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SLBCD 003743.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For access issues, the listed contact is the NIFA Help Desk.
What is the NIFA Help Desk phone number and hours?
The NIFA Help Desk can be reached at 202-401-5048 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, excluding federal holidays.
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