Funding-Limited Submission – Aetna Foundation – Local Roots Program; May 6, 2015

Purpose: This program supports the creation and expansion of community gardens, urban farms, and farmers’ markets in underserved, low-income, and minority communities. To be eligible, all projects must include nutrition education or cooking classes focused on the health benefits of fresh produce; the growing or distribution of produce that reflects the food traditions of the target area; opportunities to learn job skills or entrepreneurship within the context of community gardens, urban farms, or farmers’ markets; and/or opportunities for community service or volunteer work.

Institutional Limit: 1

Link to Guidelines

Internal Competition: To participate in the University’s selection process, researchers are to submit the following material electronically, assembled into a single PDF document, to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, April 14, 2015:

· Names and departments of the PI, and Senior Project Personnel

· Title of the program and/or funding opportunity announcement number

· Brief project description (2 pages maximum).

A committee will be convened to review the applications and make recommendations. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).

Deadlines: May 6, 2015