Critical Issues: Emerging and New Plant and Animal Diseases

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

This program is designed to provide one-time seed funding to help initiate work requiring immediate attention until other longer-term resources can be secured to address the issue. NIFA will be soliciting proposals on an as-needed basis during the year to address specific new or emerging issues. For this particular solicitation NIFA is requesting proposals that address specific aspects of the following animal pest and disease issue: Development and Dissemination of New Knowledge Supporting Radiological Incident Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for US Animal Agriculture, and Animal-Derived Food Production Infrastructures. Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate evidence of collaboration and communication with working groups and approved multi-state research committees, however all applicants qualified to conduct the research are encouraged to apply.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

NIFA Help Desk <br/>Phone: 202-401-5048 <br/>Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
electronic@nifa.usda.gov