Archived Funding Opportunities for the Western IPM Center

Request for Proposals (RFP) Due March 5, 2001
For Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

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January 24, 2001
From: P. Gregory Smith
National Program Leader, Higher Education Programs
USDA-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service

I am pleased to announce the FY 2001 Higher Education Challenge Grants Program Request for Proposals (RFP) was published in today's FEDERAL REGISTER notice [Jan 24, 2001] Vol. 66, No. 16. Please note that proposals are due no later than March 5, 2001.

A copy of the RFP is now posted on the Higher Education Programs Web site under the heading of "Higher Education Challenge Grants Program." The Web site contains the RFP and all necessary forms and information for submitting a proposal. We strongly advise using the Internet to obtain solicitation materials as the number of printed copies is limited.

Proposals may be submitted by land-grant and other U.S. colleges and universities offering a baccalaureate degree or any higher degree, and having a demonstrable capacity for, and a significant ongoing commitment to, the teaching of food and agricultural sciences. Appropriations for the program in FY 2001 are $4.35 million. Awards will be made up to a maximum of $100,000 for a regular project or $250,000 for a joint project (the applicant plus two or more institutions).

The program is designed to promote and strengthen teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences area to produce baccalaureate or higher degree level graduates capable of strengthening the Nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. Proposals should address one or more of the following targeted need areas (1) curricula design and instructional materials development; (2) faculty development and preparation for teaching; (3) instruction delivery systems; or (4) student experiential learning.

Please direct any questions to me at the address below.

P. Gregory Smith
National Program Leader, Higher Education Programs
USDA-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service

Mail Address:
1400 Independence Ave, S.W. Stop 2251
Washington, DC 20250-2251

Office Location:
800 9th Street, S.W.
Room 3-246
Washington, D.C. 20024

Phone: 202-720-2067
Fax: 202-720-2030
E-mail: gsmith@csrees.usda.gov
USDA-HEP Web Site: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/serd/hep/hep.htm