- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Hansen Research & Extension Center is soliciting proposals for new and continuing projects for project year 2012-2013. This request for proposals process is different from previous years.
The Thelma Hansen Fund will finance research, education and outreach projects through a competitive grants program aimed to support high priority issues, increase public awareness and contribute policy-relevant outcomes addressing the importance and economic viability of agriculture in Ventura County. An estimated $200,000 is available for project funding through this RFP.
The center provides land, labor, equipment and facilities to researchers for small- to medium-sized plot projects. Additional information including a full facility description can be found at http://ucanr.org/sites/hansenagcenter/Hansen_Agricultural_Center_Programs/Grants/Facility_Description/.
A new process has been developed that invites the submission of Letters of Intent as a first response to the RFP for both competitive grants and on-site projects. Deadline for submitting letters of intent is Jan. 6, 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by, Jan. 24, and will need to submit a full proposal by Feb. 24, 2012.
For details and instructions on submitting letters of intent, please go to the Hansen website at http://ucanr.org/sites/hansenagcenter/Hansen_Agricultural_Center_Programs/Grants/ .
If you have any questions, contact Jose De Soto at (805)525-9293 x208 or jfdesoto@ucdavis.edu or Patti Verdugo Johnson at (805) 525-9293 x202 or plverdugo@ucdavis.edu.
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
The Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Statewide Special Program is requesting proposals for projects and student interns.
RREA is requesting proposals to develop and/or support new or existing projects/activities that are addressing the educational and extension needs in the management of California's valuable renewable resources. The primary purpose of this program is to promote the proper management of these resources, especially on private lands, and to provide the information/education/training needed by Cooperative Extension personnel, land owners and land managers.
The program is also requesting student intern proposals that would utilize the services and talents of student interns during the summer. Internships are open to undergraduate or graduate students from any institution of higher education in California, particularly the University of California and the California State universities. Principal investigators will not be granted additional RREA funds to pay for supplemental costs associated with the project. Student interns are expected to work 40 hours/week on projects or activities that address educational and extension needs in the management of California's renewable resources. Interns will be funded up to $6,000. Intern proposals must demonstrate the connection to Cooperative Extension (county or campus office).
To apply for a 2011-2012 RREA grant, access your ANR Portal page at https://ucanr.org/portal - Universal Review System - Open Systems – 2011-2012 RREA Project and Student Intern Grants.
Submit a completed proposal application by 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2011.
For more information, contact the ANR Program Support Unit at anrpsugrants@ucdavis.edu, Melanie Caruso at (530) 752-5336 or Sherry Cooper at (530) 752-1581.
/span>- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
The University of California's Renewable Resources Extension Act Program is soliciting proposals that would utilize the services and talents of student interns during the summer of 2011. Internships are open to undergraduate or graduate students from any institution of higher education in California, particularly UC and CSU.
Principal investigators will not be granted additional RREA funds to pay for supplemental costs associated with the project. Student interns are expected to work 40 hours/week on projects or activities that address educational and extension needs in the management of California's renewable resources. Interns will be funded up to $6,000. Intern proposals must demonstrate the connection to Cooperative Extension (county or campus office).
To apply, access your ANR Portal page - Universal Review System - Open Systems - Summer 2011 RREA Student Intern Proposal. More information on RREA can be found at http://ucanr.org/sites/rrea/.
For more information, contact the ANR Program Support Unit: Melanie Caruso at (530) 752-5336, mmcaruso@ucdavis.edu or Sherry Cooper at (530) 752-1581, slcooper@ucdavis.edu.
/span>- Posted By: Jeannette E. Warnert
- Written by: Anita Hunt
Lindcove Research & Extension Center, located in the foothills of Tulare County, has land and facilities available for 2011/2012 research projects.
Projects are reviewed and approved by a Research Advisory Committee. While LREC is primarily a citrus research center, other crops are welcome. Resources include:
- 3.0 acres (Field 31)
- 2.5 acres (Field 64E)
- 0.9 acres (Field 91C)
- Three Valencia strains on 2 rootstocks (Field 11), 2 acres, planted 1993
- Six navel strains on 4 rootstocks (Field 91E), 2.5 acres, planted 2003
- Atwood navels on 21 rootstocks (Field 13), 3.25 acres, planted 1986
- Lane late navels on 30 rootstocks (Field 54NW), 2.25 acres, planted 1990
A new line is scheduled to be installed during summer 2011 that will greatly expand the parameters that can be measured. Three cold storage rooms holding 60 fruit bins each, two walk-in cold boxes and de-greening rooms.
Fruit Quality Evaluation Laboratory
Capable of evaluating citrus color, rind thickness, granulation, puff and crease, juice volume and sugar/acid ratio.To submit a proposal
Using your UC ANR Portal, fill out the proposal form within the “Lindcove Research & Extension Center’s call for Research Proposals 2011/2012” survey.
These documents are due May 6, 2011, so that we can provide time for the Research Advisory Committee to review them prior to our annual meeting.
If you have any questions regarding Research Projects contact Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Director · 559-592-2408 Ext 152, bethgc@uckac.edu.
If you have any questions regarding Land, Labor & Facilities contact Kurt Schmidt, Superintendent · 559-592-2408 Ext 153, krschmidt@ucdavis.edu.
For information on submission via ANR Portal contact Anita Hunt, Business Officer – 559-592-2048 Ext 151, amdhunt@ucdavis.edu.
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
If you plan on applying for the ANR Competitive Grants Program, the deadline for submitting letters of intent is Tuesday, March 15.
For more information on submitting letters of intent, log into your ANR Portal and locate the Universal Review System in the lower right of the portal. Under “Open Systems,” click on “ANR Competitive Grants.” The full RFP is under “System Documents” on the right.
If you have any questions, contact Vanessa Gomez at (510) 987-0377 or Vanessa.gomez@ucop.edu.
Applicants selected to submit a full proposal will be notified by April 1. If eligible, full proposals will be due May 2.