National Research Initiative - Managed Ecosystems

The goals of the Managed Ecosystems program are to protect and enhance the natural resource base and environment through the appropriate use and management of ecological systems; enhance economic opportunities by increasing productivity and ecosystem services; and improve the quality of life in rural America through improved environmental quality. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire Program Description section for current priorities and additional information relative to the program of interest. Please carefully review the RFA guidelines to ensure application acceptance.

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Who Is Eligible to Apply

1862 Land-Grant Institutions

1890 Land-Grant Institutions

1994 Land-Grant Institutions

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Other or Additional Information (See below)

Private Institutions of Higher Ed

State Agricultural Experiment Stations

State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed

More Information on Eligibility

Individuals are eligible for research projects only. The above list is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Please refer to Part III of the current National Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

Solicitation Date (Opening)	September 10, 2007
Letter of Intent Due Date	October 9, 2007
Due Date (Closing)	December 19, 2007
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$4,000,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $500,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	15%
Cost Sharing Requirements	For equipment grants and for integrated proposals. See RFA for details.
For More Information Contact	Diana Jerkins
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-NRI-001030
CFDA Number	10.206 Grants for Agricultural Research-Competitive Research Grants
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov

Last Updated: June 17, 2008