Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 004211
Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 004211
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program North Central Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2013 and posted on Apr 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organizations eligible to receive Research awards are state agricultural experiment stations 1862 and 1890 land grant colleges and universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University 1994 land grant colleges and universities research foundations established by land grant colleges and universities colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.) accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine and the University of the District of Columbia. Organizations eligible to receive Extension awards are 1862 and 1890 land grant colleges and universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, and the University of the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (RIPM) for the North Central Region is a discretionary USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant opportunity designed to move integrated pest management (IPM) from research into real-world adoption. The program is built around supporting the full pipeline of work needed to improve and expand IPM use, including applied research, the development of practical pest control tactics, the integration of those tactics into complete IPM systems, and the extension, outreach, and educational efforts that help growers, communities, and pest management professionals actually implement those approaches. Administration of the program sits within the land-grant university system through the network of four Regional IPM Centers (North Central, Northeastern, Southern, and Western), operating in partnership with NIFA, which signals that projects are expected to be both scientifically sound and grounded in the needs of stakeholders in the region.
From a funding standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA RIPM 004211; CFDA 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants) offers an estimated total funding amount of $750,000, with individual awards capped at $175,000 and no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for eligible institutions. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under environment, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the program focus on practical, science-based solutions to pest issues affecting agriculture and related systems.
Eligibility is targeted primarily to land-grant and closely affiliated institutions, with eligibility differing slightly depending on whether an application is submitted under a research or extension emphasis. For research awards, eligible organizations include state agricultural experiment stations; 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University); 1994 land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine; and the University of the District of Columbia. For extension awards, eligibility is narrower, focusing on 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (again including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia. This structure underscores the program’s dual emphasis: generating usable IPM knowledge and ensuring that knowledge is delivered effectively through extension channels where it can change on-the-ground practices.
The timeline for the specific posting provided indicates the opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013, with an application deadline of May 16, 2013, and an archive date of June 15, 2013. While that means this particular announcement cycle is historical, the details still provide a clear snapshot of what RIPM funding in the North Central Region typically aims to support: actionable IPM innovations, systems-level integration of pest management tools, and strong education and extension programming that accelerates adoption and measurable impact.
For applicant support, NIFA provided a help desk contact for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically (202-401-5048, during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays) and noted that questions related to preparing application content could be directed to program contacts listed in the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (RIPM) for the North Central Region?
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (RIPM) for the North Central Region is a discretionary USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant opportunity designed to move integrated pest management (IPM) from research into real-world adoption. It supports projects that help develop, refine, integrate, and deliver practical IPM approaches so they can be implemented by growers, communities, and pest management professionals.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to accelerate the adoption of integrated pest management by supporting the full pipeline needed to improve and expand IPM use, including applied research, development of practical pest control tactics, integration into complete IPM systems, and extension, outreach, and education that drive implementation in the field.
What types of activities or projects does RIPM support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include applied research, developing practical pest control tactics, integrating tactics into full IPM systems, and extension/outreach/education efforts that help stakeholders implement IPM approaches in real-world settings.
Is this program focused more on research or on extension and outreach?
It is designed to support both. The opportunity description emphasizes moving IPM from research into adoption, which includes both generating usable IPM knowledge (research and development) and delivering that knowledge effectively through extension, outreach, and education.
Who administers the RIPM program?
Administration sits within the land-grant university system through a network of four Regional IPM Centers (North Central, Northeastern, Southern, and Western), operating in partnership with NIFA.
How does the Regional IPM Center structure affect what projects are expected to do?
The program structure signals that projects are expected to be scientifically sound and grounded in the needs of stakeholders in the region, aligning research and extension efforts with practical regional priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA RIPM 004211.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA number provided is 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $750,000.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
Individual awards are capped at $175,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed under environment, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting a focus on practical, science-based pest management solutions.
Who is eligible to apply for research awards?
For research awards, eligible organizations include: state agricultural experiment stations; 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University); 1994 land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine; and the University of the District of Columbia.
Who is eligible to apply for extension awards?
For extension awards, eligibility is narrower and focuses on 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia.
How does eligibility differ between research and extension applications?
Research eligibility includes a broader set of institution types (such as experiment stations, 1994 land-grant institutions, certain research foundations, certain colleges/universities under the 1962 Act, and accredited veterinary schools). Extension eligibility is more limited to 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia.
What region does this RIPM opportunity apply to?
This opportunity is for the North Central Region under the Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program framework.
When was this specific opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013. The application deadline was May 16, 2013. The archive date was June 15, 2013.
Is this a current funding opportunity?
The dates provided (posted in 2013, deadline in 2013, archived in 2013) indicate that this particular announcement cycle is historical.
What does it mean that the opportunity is "archived"?
Based on the dates provided, the archive date (June 15, 2013) indicates the announcement cycle has concluded and is no longer active for new submissions under that posting.
What kind of impact is this program trying to achieve?
The program aims to support actionable IPM innovations, systems-level integration of pest management tools, and strong education/extension programming that accelerates adoption and measurable impact in real-world pest management.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
NIFA provided a help desk contact for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically: 202-401-5048, during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays.
Where should applicants direct questions about preparing application content?
Questions related to preparing application content can be directed to the program contacts listed in the full announcement.
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