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USDA NIFA Grants for Crop Protection and Pest Management Research and Coordination

This opportunity from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides grant funding for integrated pest management (IPM) research, extension, and coordination projects. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program - Supports research, extension, and education activities focused on pest management using IPM approaches - Eligible Applicants: - Colleges and universities, including Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities and 1994 Institutions - Services Requested: - Applied Research and Development Program (ARDP): Funding for applied research or integrated research and extension projects addressing IPM priorities (14 awards, $300,000 each, 24-36 months) - Regional Coordination Program (RCP): Funding for regional IPM centers to coordinate IPM activities (4 awards, $1 million-$1.15 million each, 44 months) - Optional supplement for an IPM information system - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address stakeholder-identified IPM needs - Emphasis on multi-state/regional collaboration and multi-disciplinary approaches - Focus on high-priority pest issues: insects, nematodes, pathogens, weeds, invasive species - Participation in regional IPM networks - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research and extension activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

The Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program provides funding for integrated agricultural research, Extension, and education activities focused on pest management using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches. The program aims to address high-priority pest issues including insects, nematodes, pathogens, and weeds at state, regional, and national levels, with priority given to invasive species management. It supports projects that enhance food production, increase producer profitability, and respond to pest management challenges with new and emerging technologies. The program includes Applied Research and Development and Regional Coordination Program areas, with awards ranging from $300,000 to $1,150,000.

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