Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 002666
Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 002666
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture disaster prevention and relief environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program Northeastern 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 Oct 30, 2009 and posted on Oct 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See RFA for specific details. 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. Research and Extension personnel from other USDA/IPM regions can participate as members of project teams. Applications will be accepted only from Project Directors (PDs) in the Northeastern IPM Region. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will result in NIFA not accepting the application, or even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program for the Northeastern Region (NE RIPM) was a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant opportunity released for FY 2010 to advance National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals. The program focus is on strengthening both the creation and the practical delivery of IPM knowledge, with an emphasis on projects that improve how IPM strategies are developed, shared, and adopted across the Northeast. A central theme of the announcement is collaboration: NIFA was looking for proposals that bring together stakeholders and partners in ways that increase the impact of IPM research and extension work and help move proven approaches into real-world agricultural and environmental settings.
Total funding available for this competition in FY 2010 was estimated at about $600,000, with NIFA anticipating roughly 8 awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between $60,000 (award floor) and $180,000 (award ceiling). The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity areas were aligned with agriculture as well as related areas such as disaster prevention and relief, the environment, and natural resources. Importantly, there was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants, which can make participation more accessible for eligible institutions and project teams.
Eligibility was tightly defined and tied to both institution type and geography. For research awards, eligible applicants included state agricultural experiment stations; 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (specifically including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University); 1994 land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant institutions; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962; accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine; and the University of the District of Columbia. For extension awards, eligibility was narrower and focused on 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (again including Tuskegee and West Virginia State) and the University of the District of Columbia. While the program allowed research and extension personnel from other USDA/IPM regions to participate as members of project teams, applications themselves were only accepted from Project Directors located in the Northeastern IPM Region. The notice also made clear that failing to meet eligibility requirements by the deadline could lead to the application not being accepted or, even if reviewed, being ineligible for funding. Awardees were permitted to subcontract to otherwise ineligible organizations if those partners were necessary to carry out the project.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on October 30, 2009, and applications were due December 17, 2009, with an archive date of February 17, 2010. The funding opportunity number was USDA NIFA RIPM 002666, and the program was associated with CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants). For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement or who needed help interpreting the request for applications (RFA), the NIFA Help Desk was provided as the main point of contact at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
FAQs: Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (NE RIPM) - FY 2010
What is the NE RIPM Competitive Grants Program?
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program for the Northeastern Region (NE RIPM) was a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant opportunity for FY 2010. It was designed to advance National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals in the Northeast.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program focus is on strengthening both the creation and the practical delivery of IPM knowledge. The announcement emphasizes projects that improve how IPM strategies are developed, shared, and adopted across the Northeastern region.
What kinds of projects were encouraged?
Based on the announcement summary, NIFA was looking for proposals that increase the impact of IPM research and extension work, improve delivery and adoption of proven IPM approaches, and connect IPM strategies to real-world agricultural and environmental settings across the Northeast.
How important was collaboration in this program?
Collaboration was a central theme. NIFA emphasized proposals that bring together stakeholders and partners in ways that increase the reach and impact of IPM research and extension, and help move proven methods into practice.
How much total funding was available in FY 2010?
Total funding available for this competition in FY 2010 was estimated at about $600,000.
How many awards did NIFA expect to make?
NIFA anticipated making roughly 8 awards.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $60,000 (the award floor) to $180,000 (the award ceiling).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What activity areas did this opportunity align with?
The activity areas were aligned with agriculture and also related areas including disaster prevention and relief, the environment, and natural resources.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not list a cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
Who was eligible to apply for research awards?
For research awards, eligible applicants included:
- 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 institutions
- Colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962
- Accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine
- University of the District of Columbia
Who was eligible to apply for extension awards?
For extension awards, eligibility was narrower. Eligible applicants included:
- 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University)
- University of the District of Columbia
Could people from outside the Northeastern IPM Region participate on a project team?
Yes. The program allowed research and extension personnel from other USDA/IPM regions to participate as members of project teams.
Were applications accepted from outside the Northeastern IPM Region?
No. Applications were only accepted from Project Directors located in the Northeastern IPM Region.
What happens if an applicant does not meet eligibility requirements by the deadline?
The notice stated that failing to meet eligibility requirements by the deadline could cause an application to not be accepted. It also noted that even if an application were reviewed, it could still be deemed ineligible for funding.
Could awardees work with organizations that were not eligible to apply directly?
Yes. Awardees were permitted to subcontract to otherwise ineligible organizations if those partners were necessary to carry out the project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2009.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due on December 17, 2009.
What was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was February 17, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDA NIFA RIPM 002666.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants).
Who could applicants contact for help with the announcement or interpreting the RFA?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement or needed help interpreting the request for applications (RFA) were directed to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
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