Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Grants Program
The purpose of the Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security program for fiscal year (FY) 2012 is to develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production among small holder producers in food insecure countries.
These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa.
These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa.
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Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Program
Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $4,500,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $4,500,000
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Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Grants Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by eligible U. S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations.
Award recipients may subcontract to U. S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/bpr.html
Contact:
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2012-04-13
Application Due Date:
2012-06-27
Archive Date:
2012-07-27
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