Funding-Limited Submission - USDA – Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program; March 29, 2011

Description:

The primary elements of state extension IPM programs since inception have been to provide:

• A focal point for IPM team building, communication and stakeholder participation;

• Applied research and demonstration;

• Development of predictive models and information management systems;

• Preparation of manuals and fact sheets;

• Training programs for agents, consultants, scouts, growers, others; and

• Technical assistance and trouble shooting.

EIPM-CS funds help agricultural producers and other pest managers gain confidence in alternative pest management practices through training, demonstration, and evaluation of methods and strategies. These efforts will contribute to the achievement of national IPM goals. A strong NIFA/land-grant university partnership will enable EIPM – CS to address pest management challenges on an appropriate scale - from county level to multi-state production regions.

In the FY 2011 EIPM-CS RFA, NIFA announces two distinct components:

1. COORDINATION proposals should be focused on the creation/enhancement of a program of extension IPM activities that address multiple program emphasis areas.

2. SUPPORT proposals should address a specific need.

PLEASE NOTE: IN FY 2011, AN APPLICANT INSTITUTION IS LIMITED TO SUBMITTING ONLY ONE COORDINATION AND ONLY ONE SUPPORT APPLICATION.

Each qualifying application must be accompanied by a letter from the Extension Director/Extension Administrator authorizing the application as the official application of the institution or be submitted directly by the Extension Director/Extension Administrator. Submissions from an institution without endorsement by the Extension Director/Extension Administrator will result in the application being excluded from review. Multiple applications from a single institution for COORDINATION activities may result in all applications from that institution being excluded from review.

In the case of the University of Kentucky, the appropriate individual to issue the letter of support is Jimmy C. Henning, Associate Dean for Extension Programs.  Any individual interested in this program MUST contact Associate Dean Henning concerning the program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 29, 2011

Link to Full Announcement: http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/eipm_support_Program.html