Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 002667
Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 002667
- 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 Southern 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 $800,000.00 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 only be accepted from Project Directors (PDs) in the Southern 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, Southern Region (S RIPM), is a FY 2010 discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) designed to advance national Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals across the Southern IPM Region. The program focuses on expanding both the development of IPM knowledge and the ways that knowledge is delivered to end users, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among stakeholders. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to support projects that improve pest management outcomes by promoting IPM approaches that are effective, science-based, and widely adoptable across agriculture and related environments in the South.
For FY 2010, NIFA anticipated making about 8 awards from an estimated total funding pool of approximately $800,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $70,000 (award floor) and $180,000 (award ceiling). Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which lowers the barrier for eligible institutions to apply and allows proposals to be driven more by impact and feasibility than by the ability to bring outside cash match.
This competition was posted on October 30, 2009, with an application deadline of December 17, 2009, and an archive date of February 17, 2010. The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA RIPM 002667, and the program aligns with CFDA 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants). The stated activity areas touch agriculture as well as environmental and natural resource concerns, reflecting how IPM work often spans crop protection, pest ecology, environmental risk reduction, and community or stakeholder outreach.
Eligibility is limited and region-specific. Applications were only accepted from Project Directors based in the Southern IPM Region, even though research and extension personnel from other USDA/IPM regions were allowed to participate as members of project teams. Eligible applicants for research awards 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 associated with land-grant universities; institutions receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited veterinary schools/colleges; and the University of the District of Columbia. Eligible applicants for extension awards are narrower, focusing on 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions (again including Tuskegee and West Virginia State) and the University of the District of Columbia. The announcement also notes that award recipients may subcontract to organizations that are not themselves eligible to apply, as long as those partners are necessary to carry out the project, which opens the door to collaborations with industry groups, nonprofits, consultants, or other specialized entities.
The solicitation makes clear that eligibility requirements are enforced strictly: if an applicant does not meet the criteria by the deadline, NIFA would not accept the application or would be unable to make an award even if the proposal were reviewed. Applicants were directed to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for full details, including any specific priorities, required proposal components, and selection criteria used by reviewers.
For support, applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern), and the notice indicates separate contact routes for questions about the RFA itself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program, Southern Region (S RIPM)?
S RIPM is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary competitive grant program intended to advance national Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals within the Southern IPM Region. It supports projects that expand IPM knowledge and improve how that knowledge is delivered to end users, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among stakeholders.
What does the program aim to fund?
The opportunity is meant to support projects that improve pest management outcomes by promoting IPM approaches that are effective, science-based, and broadly adoptable across agriculture and related environments in the Southern region. The program emphasizes both (1) developing IPM knowledge and (2) improving delivery/outreach so end users can apply IPM practices.
Which fiscal year does this grant opportunity cover?
This opportunity is described as a FY 2010 discretionary grant program.
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
NIFA anticipated an estimated total funding pool of approximately $800,000 for FY 2010.
How many awards were expected to be made?
NIFA anticipated making about 8 awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $70,000 (award floor) to $180,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The competition was posted on October 30, 2009, and the application deadline was December 17, 2009.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was February 17, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA RIPM 002667.
What CFDA program does this opportunity align with?
This opportunity aligns with CFDA 10.200, titled "Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants."
What activity areas does the solicitation touch?
The stated activity areas include agriculture as well as environmental and natural resource concerns, reflecting that IPM work often spans crop protection, pest ecology, environmental risk reduction, and stakeholder or community outreach.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited and region-specific. Applications were only accepted from Project Directors based in the Southern IPM Region, even though team members from other USDA/IPM regions were allowed to participate on project teams.
Can project teams include participants from outside the Southern IPM Region?
Yes. Research and extension personnel from other USDA/IPM regions were allowed to participate as members of project teams, but the Project Director had to be based in the Southern IPM Region.
Which organizations were eligible to apply for research awards?
Eligible applicants for research awards 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 associated with land-grant universities; institutions receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited veterinary schools/colleges; and the University of the District of Columbia.
Which organizations were eligible to apply for extension awards?
Eligible applicants for extension awards were more limited: 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia.
Are non-eligible organizations allowed to participate in funded projects?
Yes. The announcement notes that award recipients may subcontract to organizations that are not themselves eligible to apply, as long as those partners are necessary to carry out the project. This can support collaborations with industry groups, nonprofits, consultants, or other specialized entities.
How strictly were eligibility requirements enforced?
The solicitation indicates eligibility requirements were enforced strictly. If an applicant did not meet eligibility criteria by the deadline, NIFA would not accept the application or could be unable to make an award even if the proposal were reviewed.
Where were applicants directed for full application details and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for full details, including specific priorities, required proposal components, and the selection criteria used by reviewers.
What should applicants do if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants were directed to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern) for help accessing the announcement electronically.
Is there a separate contact for questions about the RFA itself?
Yes. The notice indicates there are separate contact routes for questions about the RFA itself (beyond the help desk support for electronic access).
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