Funding-Enhancing Ecosystem Services From Agricultural Lands; May 26, 2009

Environmental Protection Agency

Description

Please note that the research requested in this RFA my involve the use of geospatial information. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as part of its Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, are seeking applications proposing research on the ecosystem services provided by agricultural lands. Ecosystem services are the goods and services derived from natural and managed ecosystems upon which human welfare depends. Because of the global intensification of land use, these services are in decline, especially in agricultural ecosystems. Ecosystem services are essential in maintaining both human welfare as well as ecological integrity, yet these services can be affected by natural changes and management actions. In addition, agricultural lands are experiencing significant land use changes as demonstrated by the rapid conversion of these lands from traditional farming use, to alternate farming practices, to urban development, and to non-agricultural use.

Announcement Number:  EPA-G2008-STAR-K1

Closing Date:  May 26, 2009

Link to Full Announcement

http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_ecosystem_services.html

Contact Information

Anne Sergeant

phone: 202-343-9661

email: sergeant.anne@epa.gov