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.

Funding Opportunity: Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP)

November 19, 2024

By Kendra T Rose

Dear Colleagues, USDA NIFA invites applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP). This program enables the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to assist communities in preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters and disaster threats.

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Research Program to Address H5N1 Risk to Swine

November 6, 2024

By Kendra T Rose

Dear Colleagues, The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Pork Checkoff, has launched a $4 million research initiative to strengthen the U.S.

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FREP Pre-Proposal Submission Now Open for Nutrient and Irrigation Management Projects

November 5, 2024

By Kendra T Rose

Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has announced its 2025 Request for Pre-Proposals, inviting innovative project ideas to advance the efficient and environmentally safe use of fertilizers and irrigation in agricu...

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CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program Soliciting Proposals

October 18, 2024

By Kendra T Rose

Dear Colleagues, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is now accepting proposals for its Forest Health Research Program, which funds scientific research aimed at enhancing forest health and wildland fire resilience in California.

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USDA NIFA SCRI and Center for Produce Safety Calls for Proposals

September 6, 2024

By Kendra T Rose

Dear Colleagues, 1) USDA NIFA is soliciting pre-applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).

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