Funding-Critical Issues: Emerging and New Plant and Animal Diseases; August 16, 2010

Agency

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

This program is designed to provide one-time seed funding to help initiate work requiring immediate attention until other longer-term resources can be secured to address the issue. NIFA will be soliciting proposals on an as-needed basis during the year to address specific new or emerging issues. For this particular solicitation NIFA is requesting proposals that address specific aspects of the following animal pest and disease issue: Development and Dissemination of New Knowledge Supporting Radiological Incident Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for US Animal Agriculture, and Animal-Derived Food Production Infrastructures. Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate evidence of collaboration and communication with working groups and approved multi-state research committees, however all applicants qualified to conduct the research are encouraged to apply.

Announcement Number: USDA-NIFA-OP-003260

Closing Date: Aug 16, 2010   

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/critical_issues.html

Contact Information

NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
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