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- The Economic Research Service in the agriculture food and nutrition income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.255 Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economic (RIDGE).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2009 and posted on Jul 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE) opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Economic Research Service (ERS) through its Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program (FANRP). The purpose of the competition is to select partner institutions that will administer the RIDGE program, which supports research focused on U.S. domestic food and nutrition assistance. In practical terms, ERS is re-competing (re-opening for competition) the awards that fund the institutional "centers" responsible for organizing and managing RIDGE research activity.
The program is designed to sharpen attention on the economic dimensions of food and nutrition assistance, while also encouraging fresh, innovative research on issues tied to these programs. A major emphasis is expanding the community of social scientists engaged in this work, bringing together researchers who can deepen understanding of how participation in USDA food assistance programs affects economic well-being, nutrition, and health outcomes. Alongside impacts, the opportunity also highlights interest in real-world program operations, including how programs are implemented, delivered, and administered, which can influence both participation and outcomes.
A notable structural goal of this recompetition is consolidation for efficiency. ERS states that it intends to achieve cost savings by reducing the number of RIDGE Centers from five institutions (under the previous structure) down to two institutions under this competition. This signals that the selected awardees are expected to play a coordinating or hub role for RIDGE-funded research, not simply conduct an isolated study.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $500,000, with ERS expecting to make two awards. Individual awards are anticipated to fall within a relatively narrow band, with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000, implying each center would be funded at roughly a quarter-million dollars or slightly more. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education, both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. The funding activity category is aligned with agriculture, food and nutrition, and income security/social services, reflecting RIDGE's focus on the economics of food assistance and the associated policy and public welfare implications.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number RIDGE2010001 and the CFDA number 10.255 (Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics). The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2009, with an application deadline of September 15, 2009, and an archive date of October 15, 2009. For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is David Smallwood, Deputy Director for Food Assistance Research, reachable by phone at 202-694-5466.
FAQs: Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE)
What is the RIDGE grant opportunity?
The Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE) opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is administered by the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) through its Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program (FANRP).
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose is to select partner institutions that will administer the RIDGE program. In other words, ERS is seeking institutions that will function as RIDGE Centers responsible for organizing and managing RIDGE research activity focused on U.S. domestic food and nutrition assistance.
Is this opportunity funding research projects directly or funding institutions to run the program?
Based on the description, the competition is to fund institutions to administer the RIDGE program as centers (a coordinating or hub role), rather than to support a single isolated research study.
Who is offering and managing the program?
The program is offered by USDA and specifically managed by the Economic Research Service (ERS) through FANRP (Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program).
What research topics or focus areas are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes research focused on U.S. domestic food and nutrition assistance, with particular attention to the economic dimensions of these programs. It encourages fresh and innovative research on issues tied to USDA food assistance programs.
What outcomes or impacts is ERS interested in understanding through RIDGE?
The description highlights interest in how participation in USDA food assistance programs affects economic well-being, nutrition, and health outcomes.
Does the opportunity also emphasize program operations and administration?
Yes. In addition to impacts, the opportunity highlights interest in real-world program operations, including how programs are implemented, delivered, and administered, and how those operational factors can influence participation and outcomes.
What is the structural change being made through this recompetition?
ERS states it intends to achieve cost savings by reducing the number of RIDGE Centers from five institutions under the previous structure to two institutions under this competition.
How many awards does ERS expect to make?
ERS expects to make two awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $500,000.
What is the anticipated award size per institution?
Individual awards are anticipated to fall within a narrow range, with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000. This implies each RIDGE Center would be funded at roughly a quarter-million dollars or slightly more.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education. This includes both public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
What is the main goal of the RIDGE program in terms of the research community?
A major emphasis is expanding the community of social scientists engaged in food and nutrition assistance research and bringing together researchers who can deepen understanding of program participation and its effects.
What funding activity category does this opportunity align with?
The funding activity category is aligned with agriculture, food and nutrition, and income security/social services, reflecting the economics of food assistance and related policy and public welfare implications.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RIDGE2010001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 10.255 (Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is September 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 15, 2009.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically can contact David Smallwood, Deputy Director for Food Assistance Research.
What is the contact phone number for questions about access to the announcement?
David Smallwood can be reached by phone at 202-694-5466.
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