2022 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals
Funding Agency:
- Department of Agriculture
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purposes of:
• Promoting research collaboration between the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division (SPSD) and university cooperators on significant national issues;
• Providing technology transfer and training for NRCS staff;
• Assisting in training of students in soil science and related fields.
Proposals must be for projects based in the United States and its territories and possessions and focus on the priorities described in Section A of this notice. Research proposals are sought. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2022 will be up to $1,500,000.00. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/). Proposals are requested for competitive consideration of awards for projects 2-3 years in duration.
$300,000
$1,500,000
April 12, 2022
Aileen Anderson Grants Management Specialist Email: aileen.anderson@usda.gov