Funding-Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program: April 12, 2010

Agency

Economic Research Service

Description

The Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program (FANRP) of the USDA Economic ResearchService (ERS) announces the availability of funds and a request for applications to conduct research that focuses on USDA’s domestic food assistance and nutrition programs. The three priority research areas are (1) Food Assistance and Children’s Well-Being, (2) Interactions Between the Built Environment and Food Assistance Programs, and (3) Using Behavioral Economics and Incentives To Promote Child Nutrition. ERS will accept proposals under this program for funding levels, inclusive of indirect cost when applicable, between $100,000 and $400,000 (for the duration of the grant and/or the cooperative agreement, not to exceed 3 years). Total funding available for this research is approximately $2.2-$2.7 million. The deadline for proposal submission is April 12, 2010.

Announcement Number: FANRP2010-002

Closing Date: Apr 12, 2010   

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/ap044/DBGen.htm

Contact Information

David Smallwood
Deputy Dir for Food Asst. Res.
Phone 202-694-5466 Email David Smallwood