[Research] Funding Opportunities: USDA/NIFA and CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation

[Cynthia J Wells]

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Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) RFA Release

The Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) RFA has just been posted, with a proposal deadline of March 23, 2022.  The purpose of MSP is to provide scholarships to support outstanding students from groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences, or achieve a D.V.M. The National Program Leader for MSP is Dr. Ray Ali and his email is Ray.Ali at usda.gov<mailto:Ray.Ali at usda.gov>.

NIFA Funding Opportunity Page:  Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (usda.gov)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnifa.usda.gov%2Ffunding-opportunity%2Fhigher-education-multicultural-scholars-program-msp&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9701495bb3de48ba07f308d9e1c0ea6c%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637789040943216726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=r3mFLikVA4gv9fxcjxTstbFAVsj9pdfQQre%2Bav9%2BG48%3D&reserved=0>

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to the HSI Program staff!

Thanks,
Kellyann

Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Biological Sciences Specialist
Division of Community and Education
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Email address: Kellyann.JonesJamtgaard at usda.gov<mailto:Kellyann.JonesJamtgaard at usda.gov>
Cell Phone: 816-599-1916­­
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Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) 2022 Alliance Grants Program

Do you have a project idea that would help drive the State of California’s goal to accelerate the transition to safer, sustainable pest management? If so, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) would like to invite you to apply to DPR’s 2022 Alliance Grants Program. The Solicitation period is currently open through March 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm PST! This year’s Program includes enhanced funding of $1.8 million to support the state’s goal to accelerate the adoption of sustainable pest management practices.

The Alliance Grants Program provides funding annually for projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, and/or adoption of effective and proven integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce public health and environmental risks in agricultural, wildland, or urban settings.

Due to the increased funding available, the 2022 Alliance Grants Program can fund eligible projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1.8 million.

Application information and materials can be found at this link: Application Materials<https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/grants/alliance/app_materials.htm>.

If you are interested in applying or learning more about our Program, please visit our Alliance Grants website<https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/grants/alliance/index.htm> or consider participating in our upcoming virtual informational meeting being held on February 3, 2022 to address questions about the Alliance Grants Program, the application process, and completing application materials.

Virtual Informational Meeting: February 3, 2022 at 10:00 - 11:00 am PST

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88696155879?pwd=elgvcmFkY3B5ZCsremMwMjAzZW02Zz09

Meeting ID: 886 9615 5879

Passcode: 331499

Questions may also be sent to Tory Vizenor at Tory.Vizenor at cdpr.ca.gov<mailto:Tory.Vizenor at cdpr.ca.gov>



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