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Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program
This notice identifies the objectives for Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (ECDRE) projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and application forms and associated instructions.
NIFA requests pre-applications for the ECDRE
program for fiscal year 2020 to address priorities identified by the Citrus Disease Sub-committee (CDS) of the National Agricultural Research, Education, Extension and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board through projects that integrate research and extension activities and use systems-based, trans-disciplinary approaches to provide solutions to U. S. citrus growers.The overarching goals and desired outcomes for the ECDRE program are:• To combat Huanglongbing (HLB) and its disease complex in order to continue to be able to farm citrus in a financially sustainable way through collaborative approaches and knowledge;• Transition from component-focused research to deploying research outcomes and conclusions on farms; and• Encourage research teams to bring knowledge together to find grower solutions to combat and prevent HLB infection.The ECDRE program will address these needs through the promotion of collaboration, open communication, the exchange of information, and the development of resources that accelerate application of scientific discovery and technology to farm-level solutions for HLB.
The anticipated amount available for support of this program in FY 2020 is approximately $4 5. 2 million.
NIFA requests pre-applications for the ECDRE
program for fiscal year 2020 to address priorities identified by the Citrus Disease Sub-committee (CDS) of the National Agricultural Research, Education, Extension and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board through projects that integrate research and extension activities and use systems-based, trans-disciplinary approaches to provide solutions to U. S. citrus growers.The overarching goals and desired outcomes for the ECDRE program are:• To combat Huanglongbing (HLB) and its disease complex in order to continue to be able to farm citrus in a financially sustainable way through collaborative approaches and knowledge;• Transition from component-focused research to deploying research outcomes and conclusions on farms; and• Encourage research teams to bring knowledge together to find grower solutions to combat and prevent HLB infection.The ECDRE program will address these needs through the promotion of collaboration, open communication, the exchange of information, and the development of resources that accelerate application of scientific discovery and technology to farm-level solutions for HLB.
The anticipated amount available for support of this program in FY 2020 is approximately $4 5. 2 million.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $45,200,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $45,200,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
A.
Eligibility RequirementsPre-applications for the ECDRE may only be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, Cooperative Extension Services, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview page provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.Duplicate or Multiple Submission.
Duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed.
NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.
For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview page provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/emergency-citrus-disease-research-and-extension-program-ecdre-pre-application
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Date Posted:
2020-03-25
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Archive Date:
2020-06-03
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