Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Rapid Response Food and Agricultural Science for Emergency Issues: Angiostrongyliasis (rat lungworm)

A recent outbreak of Parastrongylus cantonesis, also referred to as rat lungworm, has increased concern for the transmission of this parasite in fresh vegetable crops. As little as one larvae (produced in intermediate snail or slug host) may be infectious to humans. This solicitation will support a conference to examine what is known about, and determine how best to respond to this potential threat to food safety. PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline for this opportunity is JULY 20, 2009 COB (5:00 PM Eastern Time). Late applications will not be reviewed.

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This program is integrated. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

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Solicitation Date (Opening)	June 18, 2009
Letter of Intent Due Date	None
Due Date (Closing)	July 20, 2009
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$100,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $100,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	0%
Cost Sharing Requirements	For equipment grants and if commodity specific. See RFA for details.
For More Information Contact	Mark Poth
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-AFRI-002010
CFDA Number	10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov