ANR Contracts & Grants Updates

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This blog is designed for ANR's current and future principal investigators, other interested academics, and their administrative staff. Important and timely information on workshops and webinars presented by OCG, funding opportunities, guidance, and trending topics will be provided to you.

USDA NRCS Climate-Smart Commodities, Expanding Markets, Strengthening Rural America Funding Opportunity Due April 8th and May 27th

February 8, 2022

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, USDA NRCS has announced the Building Markets and Investing in America's Climate-Smart Farmers, Ranchers & Forest Owners to Strengthen U.S. Rural and Agricultural Communities funding opportunity.

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USDA NIFA is accepting applications to the FY22 Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Program Focus (RREA-NFF) program

February 8, 2022

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, NIFA requests applications for the Renewable Resource Extension Act (RREA) National Focus Fund Projects (NFF) for fiscal year (FY) 2022 to provide for expanded and comprehensive extension programs that focus on forest and rangeland renewable resources at the national or regional le...

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CalFire Business and Workforce Development Grants Due June 30, 2022

January 25, 2022

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy Program is seeking projects that support the creation of a robust and diversified wood products market to help meet California's forest resilience goals.

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California Dry Bean Advisory Board Request for Proposals - Due Friday, 2/4/22

January 25, 2022

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The California Dry Bean Advisory Board is requesting applied research proposals for 2022. This commodity-based research request is sponsored by the California Dry Bean Marketing Order, under the guidance of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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EPA-G2022-STAR-E1 REDUCE CONSUMER FOOD WASTE Due 2/9/2022

January 6, 2022

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new funding opportunity: RESEARCH TO REDUCE CONSUMER FOOD WASTE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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