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Grant Funding for Forest and Rangeland Resource Extension Projects

This grant opportunity from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA supports projects under the Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund to advance the sustainability of U.S. forest and rangeland resources. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA (federal agency) - Eligible Applicants: - 1862 Land-grant Universities - 1890 Land-grant Universities (including Tuskegee University) - 1994 Institutions with forestry degrees - State Cooperative Extension Services - Other State-supported colleges/universities with graduate forestry programs - Project Director Requirement: - Must have an extension appointment authorized by their institution's Extension Director/Administrator - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $300,000 - Individual awards: $130,000 to $150,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 2 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - Research and extension projects to disseminate scientific results to landowners and managers - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved; this is a grant for research and outreach activities - Funding instrument is a discretionary grant - Place of Performance: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA (federal office)

Description

This funding opportunity aims to enhance the longevity of U.S. forest and rangeland resources by making relevant scientific results available to landowners and managers. Eligible applicants include 1862 Land-grant Universities, 1890 Land-grant Universities, 1994 Institutions offering forestry degrees, and cooperating State Cooperative Extension Services. Project Directors must have an extension appointment authorized by an institution's Extension Director/Administrator. The grant provides funding to support projects that align with the goals of the Renewable Resources Extension Act.

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