East Lansing, Michigan
October 29, 2008
Project GREEEN (Generating
Research and Extension to meet Economic and Environmental
Needs), Michigan’s plant agriculture initiative at
Michigan State University
(MSU), has issued its request for proposals (RFP) for fiscal
year 2009.
More than $2 million will be available for funding research
projects in 2009. Up to $1.05 million has been designated for
new projects, with the remaining $1.05 million available for
funding continuation of multiyear projects started in fiscal
years 2007 and 2008.
An RFP application and a complete listing of updated plant
commodity research and educational priorities can be found at
www.greeen.msu.edu.
Proposals will be accepted in three categories:
- basic research,
- applied research and
-
Extension/education/demonstration.
All Michigan State University and
Michigan Department of Agriculture employees are eligible to
apply for funding. There is no restriction on employment status
of team members.
All Project GREEEN funding proposals should clearly demonstrate
how the project will benefit Michigan’s plant-based agriculture
industries. Research and Extension activities should complement
ongoing programs or assist in exploring new ventures. All
proposals will be evaluated by peer review panels composed of
researchers, educators and industry professionals.
During the 2008 fiscal year, Project GREEEN awarded $1.5 million
in grants for 50 new research projects. Another $1 million was
directed toward multiyear projects that started in 2006 or 2007.
All funded projects address critical research and education
priorities identified by the state’s plant commodity and
stakeholder groups.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2009. Awards will
be announced in early March, with funds becoming available in
April.
Founded in 1997, Project GREEEN is a cooperative effort between
plant-based commodities and businesses together with the
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, MSU Extension and the
Michigan Department of Agriculture to advance Michigan’s economy
through its plant-based agriculture. Its mission is to develop
research and educational programs in response to industry needs,
ensure and improve food safety, and protect and preserve the
quality of the environment.
To learn more about Michigan’s plant agriculture initiative at
MSU, visit
www.greeen.msu.edu. |
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