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External grants in the fourth quarter FY15

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

A partial list of external grants received by CALS faculty during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 – June 2015) are included here.  Only projects with total awards of $100,000 or more are included.   We apologize for any omissions.

Title

Sponsor

PI and Co-PIs

 

Total Award Amount
Identification and Disruption of Mosquito Heme Transporters National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases Z. Adelman and K. Myles (ENT) $234,042
Optimizing B-Lymphocyte Therapeutic Strategies for Control of Autoimmune Diabetes National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases C. Leeth (APSC) $148,512
Mechanisms of Neuropeptide Y’s Effects on Adipose Tissue Deposition in Chickens USDA NIFA E. Gilbert and M. Cline (APSC) $450,000
Hierarchical Antiviral Immunity in Disease Vector Mosquitoes National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease K. Myles and Z. Adelman (ENT) $394,964
2015 Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture Va. Dept. of Education C. Friedel $212,180
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Virginia Agricultural Council funds research projects totalling almost $315,000

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

At its March meeting, the Virginia Agricultural Council reviewed research project proposals and funded 21 new projects totaling almost $220,000, as well as more than $45,000 for four new projects for lawn and turf research. It also extended funding for a second year on five projects totaling nearly $50,000.

In 1966 the Virginia General Assembly established the Virginia Agricultural Council to provide financial assistance and support for agricultural research, education, and services. Its purpose is to find new uses for agricultural products, to develop new markets for such products, and to promote more efficient and economical methods of agricultural production.

Funding comes from assessments levied on certain agricultural supplies used by farmers, including lime, fertilizer, feed, and motor fuel used for agricultural purposes. A special fund called the Seed Fund receives monies from an assessment on sale receipts from lawn and turf seed and must be used by the VAC for the exclusive funding of lawn and turf research. Seed Fund money and projects are separated from all of the other research projects. Monies received by the agency are transferred to the Virginia Agricultural Foundation Fund pursuant to 302§ 3.2-2905. The council is also authorized to accept gifts and grants. Continue reading →

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Grant roundup

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Insights Editor

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Special Research Grants Program Aquaculture Research
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
For more information: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=276081
Deadline: June 3, 2015
Note:  100% match required

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

DoD Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Department of Defense (DOD)
Defense Health Program
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
For more information: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=276191
Deadline:  June 4, 2015 (pre-application) Continue reading →

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External grants in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Insights Editor

A partial list of external grants received by CALS faculty during the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 (January 2015 – March 2015) are included here. Only projects with total awards of $100,000 or more are included. We apologize for any omissions.

Title

Sponsor

PI and Co-PIs

Total Award Amount
Subcontract from Texas Biomedical Research Institute Baylor College of Medicine Z. Adelman (ENT) $134,401
Identification and Management of Critical Control Points in the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance from Animal Manure to Raw Produce USDA-NIFA A. Pruden-Bagchi (Civil & Envir. Eng.), K. Knowlton (DASC), K. Xia (CSES), M. Ponder (FST), W. Hession (BSE), L. A. Krometis (BSE), T. Archibald (ALCE), and A. Vallotton (HORT) $750,000
Multi-scale habitat biodiversity impacts on ecosystem services in agricultural systems USDA-NIFA M. O’Rourke (HORT), T. Anderson (ENT), S. Karpanty (Fish & Wildlife Conservation), and M. Sorice (For. Res. & Envir. Cons.) $499,980
Adaptive matching Estimators for Property Valuation with Application to Urban Stream Restoration USDA-NIFA K. Moeltner (AAEC) $313,557
Milk Packaging Options for Light Protection of Milk Flavor from Processing through Retail Purchase Dairy Management Inc. S. Duncan (FST), P. Mallikarjunan (BSE), J. Marcy (FST), and S. O’Keefe (FST) $201,649
Investigation of Risk Criteria and Foodborne Pathogen Reduction Practices for Irrigation Water Center for Produce Safety U. C. Davis S. Rideout (ESAREC) and R. Boyer (FST) $152,344
4-H National Mentoring Grant 5 National 4-H Council M. Martin (4-H Centers and Admin), Brian Hairston (Central District Ext.), T. Totten (Central District Ext.), L. Eanes (Central District Ext.), and R. Schalk (Northern District Ext.) $123,000
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Education (SNAP-Ed) Va. Dept. of Social Services E. Serrano (HNFE) and J. Midkiff (Southeast District Extension) $1,197,296
The TET Family Regulates Embryogenesis By Controlling Both DNA And Histone Methylation USDA NIFA K. Lee (APSC) $334,263
Military Families Learning Network University of Illinois S. Baughman (CALS Extension) $311,900
Nutrient Management Technical Support Va. Department of Cons. & Rec. J. M. Goatley and T. Thompson (CSES) $288,048
Adapting Chicken Production to Climate Change through Breeding Univ. of Delaware M. Persia (APSC) $137,346
Chesapeake Bay Implementation Technical Support-2015 Va. Department of Cons. & Rec. D. Sample (HRAREC) $102,143

 

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Biotechnology Risk Assessment research grant program open for applications

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Insights Editor

The purpose of the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grant program is to support the generation of new information that will assist federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms , including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The program accomplishes its purpose by providing federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See the full request for applications for details.

Proposals are due April 17.

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Southern SARE grants open for applications

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Insights Editor

Each year, Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education invites applicants to submit proposals for the various grant opportunities that are offered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to download and read the call for proposals before applying for a grant. If after reading one of the calls for applications, you still have questions about whether that grant is best for your ideas, contact ssare@uga.edu to have your questions answered.

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Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition program awarded grant

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

The Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition program was recently awarded the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant, which builds upon the first USDA grant received in 2010.

The long-term goal of the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program is to improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers to establish and sustain viable agricultural operations and communities in Virginia. To reach this goal, they support the development and enhancement of whole farm planning curriculum and training, online resources, social networking, and farmer mentoring. Unique to this state-wide Extension program is its coalition of agricultural organizations and farm business that work together to develop and implement these programming aims.

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Winners of NC State University-Virginia Tech collaborative grants program announced

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

We want to thank everyone who submitted proposals to the NC State University and Virginia Tech collaborative grants program. We received 31 proposals for consideration in this second year of the joint program to enhance our collaborative efforts and ultimately our colleges. Proposals submitted were evaluated by peer reviewers and by a joint review panel from both universities.

We are very pleased to announce that the following proposals were selected for funding. These represent many different areas — basic research, applied research, outreach, teaching, plants, animals, various departments, and disciplines. We hope that you are excited about the collaborations between these schools and the diversity that these proposals represent.

Congratulations to the winners!

VT Lead

NCSU Lead

Title
Brian Badgley Sophia Kathariou Response of the turkey gut microbiome to health-disease transitions and industry interventions
Michael Flessner Wesley Everman Weed management through seed harvest and destruction: Implications for herbicide resistant weed management, organic weed management, and pathogens
Laura Strawn Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez Preharvest microbial safety and control measures of water used for irrigation and frost protection in strawberry production
Tess Thompson Michael Burchell Constructed wetlands to polish wastewater in small rural communities – evaluation of current and potential use to improve water quality trends and protect human health
Alan Ealy Philipe Moriel Creating the NCSU/VT beef cattle production enhancement team
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Crop protection and pest management request for applications open

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the release of the fiscal year 2015 Crop Protection and Pest Management Request for Applications. The synopsis of the funding opportunity, a link to the full announcement, and the application package can be found online.

Please note they are requesting applications only for the Applied Research and Development Program area in this solicitation. The focus areas for 2015 applications are:

  • Plant Protection Tactics and Tools
  • Enhancing Agricultural Biosecurity
  • IPM for Sustainable Communities

Application Deadline: April 7, 2015

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture releases multiple requests for applications

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Insights Editor

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the release of the following requests for applications. Each listing includes the letter of intent deadlines (if requested) and application deadlines.

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