Workgroup members: Forwarding this bulletin from SCOAR. #2 below
points to RFA for CSREES Integrated Organic Program.
Dave
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From: Jane Sooby [mailto:scoar@ofrf.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:18 PM
To: Dave Chaney
Subject: Special Edition SCOAR Bulletin, November 28, 2007
Special Edition SCOAR Bulletin November 28, 2007
SCOAR is a collaboration of producers and scientists whose mission is to
plan and promote research and information exchange for understanding and
improving organic agricultural systems.
Organic Funding Sources Announced
1. OFRF plans to invest $450,000 in organic fruit projects over three
years; the first deadline for proposals is December 17, 2007.
Thanks to a major new partnership with Stretch Island Fruit Company, the
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has special funds available
to fund research and education projects related to organic fruit
production. The OFRF Board of Directors increased the maximum amount of
funding for fruit grants only to $20,000 per year, and accepted a policy
to fund fruit-related projects only for multiple years, contingent upon
availability of funding and submission of satisfactory interim reports.
OFRF will also continue its general grantmaking on any topic related to
organic agriculture at a level of $15,000 per year. OFRF offers funds
for research on any topic that will improve organic production systems,
and for education and outreach projects to share organic farming
information with current organic producers and to farmers and ranchers
considering transitioning their operations to organic.
OFRF particularly encourages farmers, ranchers, researchers, and
extension personnel to apply for funding. Farmers and ranchers often
find that working with professional researchers can make it easier to
design and carry out a research project, and OFRF encourages
applications from such partnerships.
OFRF's grants program has become increasingly competitive over the
years, so prospective applicants are encouraged to contact OFRF's
organic research specialist Jane Sooby to discuss their proposal ideas
and receive suggestions on how best to compete. Jane Sooby,
jane@ofrf.org <mailto:jane@ofrf.org> , phone 831-426-6606.
Requests for proposals are posted online at
http://ofrf.org/grants/apply.html
2. USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
(CSREES) has released its 2008 Request for Applications for the
Integrated Organic Program.
CSREES has approximately $4.7 million to disburse in FY 2008.
Applications are due January 9, 2008.
Because up-to-date research on organic production has not necessarily
yet been published in the literature, CSREES requires that a Current
Research Information System (CRIS) data search be conducted and included
as an appendix to the application.
The Integrated Organic Program continues to use part of its funding to
support long-term projects lasting for 48 months. Applicants must state
in their applications that they are seeking long-term support.
At least some of the Integrated Organic Program funds will be directed
toward sponsoring workshops or symposia.
Please refer to the Request for Applications for details crucial to
submitting a successful application:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1141
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