Grants

PARC Sustainability Fellowship — by Michelle Wander — last modified November 21, 2008 04:58 PM

 

$6000-$18,000 Grants Available for Sust. Ag Projects — by John E. Marlin — last modified October 24, 2008 12:03 PM

 

Grant for campus energy efficiency and renewable energy projects — by ssc — last modified October 22, 2008 02:14 PM

 

2009's Sust. Ag Grant Program — by Illinois Dept. of Agriculture — last modified September 27, 2008 06:32 PM

 

Funding Opportunities — by Carol Preston — last modified July 17, 2008 10:18 AM

Biodiesel Fuel Education Program

Specialty Crop Research Initiative Request Issued — by pom — last modified July 12, 2008 07:51 AM

 

A Guide to Loans and Grants for Illinois Agriculture — by Elise Benveniste — last modified July 26, 2008 10:00 AM

A comprehensive collection of federal, state and regional loans and grants available to Illinois agriculturists and processors. Also included is information on other support services, discontinued programs, and buy local grant programs in neighboring states.

Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects — by Carol Preston — last modified June 12, 2008 03:28 PM

The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for projects that: (1) develop and implement eXtension Communities of Practice (CoP); (2) have national or regional relevancy; or (3) develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions.

ROSES 2008: Applied Information Systems Research — by Carol Preston — last modified June 12, 2008 03:28 PM

NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for supporting basic and applied research and technology across a broad range of Earth and space science program elements relevant to one or more of the following NASA Research Programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.

Funding Opportunity at Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) at the University of Illinois — by Carol Preston — last modified June 05, 2008 12:11 PM

EBI has issued an RFP focusing on "Microbially-Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery (MEHR)". The proposals are due June 15, 2008 (midnight PDT).

North Central Region SARE Research and Education Grants — by NC SARE — last modified May 16, 2008 03:39 PM

Seeks proposals that address issues of sustainable agriculture of current and potential importance to the North Central Region.

NRI Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms — by pom — last modified April 20, 2008 08:45 AM

Program to foster interdisciplinary studies to enhance income accruing to small and medium-sized farms through value-added activities and in turn, their contribution to rural prosperity. Due June 5, 2008

RENEWABLE ENERGY LOANS AND GRANTS — by USDA — last modified April 14, 2008 05:28 PM

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT INVITES APPLICATIONS Due June 16

Mini Grants to work on thistle — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 14, 2008 04:28 PM

John Masiunas and Dan Anderson announce a mini-grant program (up to $500 per applicant) for farmers who want to try organic or sustainable methods to manage problem perennial weeds.

Preproposals for the NCR-SARE Professional Development Program — by pom — last modified March 19, 2008 02:09 PM

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) Program deadline for the 2008 call is May 26

Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms — by POM — last modified March 18, 2008 12:15 PM

NRI RFP Seeks Proposals: Deadline June 5

Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals — by pom — last modified March 10, 2008 12:36 PM

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 43 lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in agriculture during the 2009-2010 academic year, including several with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture. U.S. Fulbright Scholars in over 130 countries around the world enjoy an experience of a lifetime, gaining a broad cultural perspective on their academic disciplines and connecting with colleagues at institutions around the globe.

NSF's Environmental Sustainability — by Michelle Wander — last modified March 07, 2008 12:07 PM

The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems - - which provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability considers long time horizons and incorporates contributions from the social sciences and ethics.

Request for Proposals Campus Sustainability Fee — by pom — last modified March 07, 2008 12:12 PM

The Student Sustainability Committee (formerly the Student Clean Energy Committee) requests proposals to use the $2 Student Clean Energy Technology Fee and the $5 Sustainability Fee to fund sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on campus.

Energy Environmental and Economic Research and Development Program (EERD) Grants 08 — by pom — last modified March 03, 2008 09:40 AM

Wisconsin's EERD is pleased to announce $1,300,000 in grant funding available this year for research projects that study the environmental and economic impacts of electricity and natural gas use in Wisconsin.