National Integrated Food Safety Initiative
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
PURPOSE: to support food safety projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to solving problems in applied food safety research, education, or extension.
The Initiative requests applications that address a broad spectrum of food safety concerns – from on-farm production, post-harvest processing, and distribution, to food selection, preparation, and consumption. Various models for integration of applied research, education, and extension will be considered for funding. Applications with multi-state, multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary methods are encouraged. Standard projects may request a maximum of $600,000 for up to 3 years. If a project benefits a specific agricultural commodity, matching funds will be required.
This is a highly competitive program. Extension Field Specialists should collaborate with campus faculty. See guidelines for specific priorities:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/foodsafetyicgp.cfm
DEADLINE: January 19, 2010