Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade and Regulatory Capacity Building, announces this funding opportunity to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) Initiative. This opportunity is intended to promote the export of U.S. specialty crops to current and prospective foreign markets.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between Israeli and American scientists to advance sustainable aquaculture and desert farming practices, enhancing food security and ecological conservation.

This program develops and tests IPM strategies to control one of the target pests identified by CDFA in the RFP. The IPM program could be quickly implemented once the invasive pest becomes established in California. It is a priority to first utilize and adapt existing knowledge and technology that may exist outside of California. Additionally, the focus is on targets suitable for long-term IPM control. Pests that are typically successfully eradicated, such as certain fruit flies, will not be a high priority. A proposal should provide straightforward descriptions of the proposed IPM project or strategy, including a detailed scope of work, commitments from team members, and a budget justification (details provided in the Grant Proposal Requirements section). CDFA encourages but does not require matching funds from industry partners. Proposals must identify and justify a high priority target pest from the CDFA target pest list. Project proposals must include details and reasoning on what IPM techniques for that pest (biological/cultural control, monitoring, etc.) will be investigated. Projects may include any number of IPM components, including a single aspect of an IPM system. Projects with biological control components should detail a plan to collect data necessary to obtain a release permit and describe the process to obtain it. The focus of the research should be on long-term control of the invasive pest that minimizes disruption of urban communities and existing agricultural IPM systems. For example, it would be preferable to prioritize testing selective chemistries, biological chemistries, cultural control, and biological control, over broad-spectrum insecticides. Proposals should consider availability of products not registered in California and potential remedies. The proposal must focus on management strategies for pests on the target list. CDFA will use the priorities rubric in the RFP to evaluate proposals for each target pest. Applicants may only propose projects related to the pest on the target list. Note: it is not a requirement for target pests to fall into the highest priority category. This rubric is meant to serve as a guide to researchers when selecting target pests and discussing their importance to California and suitability for this program.

The "Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding" is a funding opportunity by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, offering up to $1.2 million to local governments, tribal governments, non-profits, and educational institutions in Vermont for projects that enhance natural resource management, increase conservation delivery, and support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through strategic partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving water quality in impaired watersheds.

This grant provides funding for a variety of entities, including local governments, educational institutions, and farmers, to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices in Colorado.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

This grant provides $10,000 worth of PCR reagents to support U.S.-based academic researchers in various biological fields, helping alleviate resource constraints for projects that rely on polymerase chain reaction technologies.

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions in Maine to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crop producers through market access, education, research, and sustainability initiatives.

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland that focus on agricultural and forestry education, as well as rural economic and community development initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving graduating high school seniors from specific counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky who plan to pursue higher education.

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in projects that enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency care, and shelter initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

This grant provides funding for researchers and collaborators to develop innovative solutions for preventing and mitigating aflatoxin contamination in corn, benefiting growers across the United States.