Sources of Funding
SAREP Request for Proposals
Look for a new SAREP Request for Proposals (RFP) in January 2003. SAREP will offer grants for research and education projects in the community development and public policy sector that support the development of sustainable food systems. SAREP grants are available to individuals affiliated with California public or private educational institutions, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations, or state or federal government agencies. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 per year. The RFP will be posted on SAREP's Web site at www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/grants/request.htm. The site also provides links to previously funded projects. For more information or to receive a paper copy of the RFP, contact SAREP grants manager Bev Ransom at (530) 754-8546; baransom@ucdavis.edu.
Organic Research grants
The Organic Farming Research Foundation offers research grants of up to $15,000, twice a year. Funds are offered for organic farming research, dissemination of research results to organic farmers and growers interested in making the transition to organic production and consumer education on organic farming issues. The deadlines for proposal consideration are January 15 for the spring funding cycle and July 15 for the fall funding cycle. Contact Jane Sooby at OFRF, PO Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, (831) 426-6606 or email research@ofrf.org or jane@ofrf.org.
USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CREES) grants
Applications for two new USDA CREES integrated pest management grant programs are now available. Access www.reeusda.gov/1700/funding/rfaintegrated_03.htm for more information.
