Funding Opportunities for the Western IPM Center

UC SAREP Seeks Proposals (Deadline May 1, 2003)

February 17, 2003

The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support research and education projects on sustainable food systems.

Targeted topic areas include: direct or regional marketing/distribution systems (demonstration or pilot projects) and socioeconomic analyses of conventional or alternative food systems. Total funding available is approximately $80,000 with typical awards of $10,000-20,000. Larger budgets will be considered if well justified. These grants are an ideal way to supplement funds you may already have in hand or to help extend information developed through other research projects. Proposals are due May 1, 2003.

Grants are available to individuals affiliated with California public or private educational institutions, with California non-profit, tax-exempt organizations, or with federal or state government agencies.

For complete guidelines on how to apply, see the full Request for Proposals. SAREP's Web site also has information about previously funded projects and events.

If you do not have World Wide Web access, you may request a print version of this RFP by calling (530) 752-7556.

Questions about these grants may be directed to Gail Feenstra, food systems analyst, 530-752-8408) or Bev Ransom, grants manager at 530-754-8546.

Linda Fugitt, office manager
Sustainable Agriculture Research Education Program
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530-752-7556
Fax: 530-754-8550
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