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Request for Proposals with Specific Deadlines

 

Please note: These RFPs are listed in order of due date.

Commodity group RFPs are in both the specific deadline listing and the commodity group listing. RFPs in the commodity group listing are permanently posted so researchers can refer to the RFP after the deadline has passed. RFPs in the specific deadlines listing are removed after the deadline expires.

Some descriptions may only be summaries. Contact the sponsor for complete details. Visit the office of Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies for other proposal and funding notices. The new http://www.grants.gov/ Web site offers one-stop shopping for information on applying for all federal grants.

Updated: 11/20/09

Michigan Crop Improvement Association

The Michigan Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) is accepting research proposals for 2010. Approximately $50,000 is available for research that will lead to improved profitability for the Michigan public seed industry. A detailed list of research priorities for each targeted field crop (dry beans, wheat, oats) is available by downloading the complete proposal below.

All proposals must follow a specified format and be no longer than two pages in length, excluding the budget attachment. Please use a 12-point font and a minimum of 1-inch margins.

Thirteen copies of each proposal should be delivered to the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, 109 Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, by noon on November 20, 2009. Transmittal sheets must accompany proposals from Michigan State University researchers.

Questions should be directed to Candace Ebbinghaus at 517-355-0123 at the MAES, or Randy Judd at 517-335-7438 at the MCIA.

Download the complete MCIA request for proposals, which includes detailed format specifications, a budget sheet and research priorities. (Microsoft Word document)

Michigan Apple Committee

The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) announces a call for research proposals for 2010. The MAC mission is to improve the profitability of apple growing through improving production information and techniques, developing new markets and new products, and identifying consumer trends and facts. MAC wishes to support innovative research that helps achieve this mission and that focus on its strategic research priorities. Researchers should ensure their project is a new idea and hasn't been done at another university or research organization.

Whether the proposal is a continuation of a current project or a new idea, researchers must submit a preliminary proposal. The preliminary proposal should be no more than one double-sided page, plus an attached cover sheet and budget form. Note: researchers must use the MAC cover sheet and budget forms (available for download below) to submit preliminary proposals.

Prelimary proposals are due by 5 p.m. on November 23, 2009.

Non-MSU preliminary proposals (15 copies) should be submitted to the Michigan Apple Committee, 13105 Schavey Road, Ste. 2, DeWitt, MI 48820.

MSU researchers should submit their preliminary proposals (15 copies) to the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, 109 Agriculture Hall. MSU transmittal forms are not required for preliminary proposals.

Direct questions via e-mail to Diane Smith, director of administration/finance, Michigan Apple Committee, or by calling 517-669-8353. MSU scientists also may contact Doug Buhler via e-mail or by calling 517-355-0123.

Download the complete MAC request for proposals. (PDF document)
Download the MAC budget form. (Microsoft Excel document)
Download the MAC cover sheet form. (Microsoft Excel document)

Michigan Potato Industry Commission

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) request for proposals is an ongoing activity of the MPIC with the intent of assisting Michigan potato growers with production and storage practices.

Researchers should submit 20 copies of an abstract as well as 20 copies of each proposal. Proposals must be signed by the researcher and his/her department chair. Proposals are due in the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station office, 109 Agriculture Hall, by 5 p.m. on December 1, 2009. Direct questions via e-mail to Candace Ebbinghaus or by calling her at 517-355-0123.

A transmittal is required for each proposal submitted. One copy of the transmittal should accompany each set of proposals. Do not attach a transmittal to all 20 copies of the proposal.

The MPIC Research Committee will meet January 14, 2010. Researchers are asked to combine 2009 season research reporting session and 2010 potato research project presentations into one 30-minute presentation. Researchers will need approximately 20 copies of their 2009 crop year research reports for the meeting.

Michigan Christmas Tree Association

The Michigan Christmas Tree Association (MCTA) is making its request for proposals for FY10.

The MCTA's research priority areas are:

  • Production and storage research, including:
    • nutrition management
    • irrigation/water use
    • insect, disease and weed management
    • storage and handling
    • equipment efficiencies
    • new variety development
  • Market research and market development research, including
    • consumer research on Christmas tree uses, preferences, packaging, etc.
  • Value-added product research, including
    • new product development
    • innovations to existing Christmas tree products such as table-top trees, live trees, holiday greens, etc.

More specific priorities are available on the Project GREEEN Web site.

The proposal should be no more than three pages long and should include a cover sheet and budget sheet, which are available for download below.

Nine copies of the proposals are due in the MAES office, 109 Agriculture Hall, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

A transmittal is required for this RFP. Please use "Mich Christmas Tree Assn" as the sponsor on the transmittal. This helps with other reporting items.

Questions should be directed to: Doug Buhler or Candace Ebbinghaus at 517-355-0123 at the MAES, or Marsha Gray, MCTA executive director, at 517-545-9971.

Download a copy of the complete MCTA request for proposals, including the cover and budget sheets. (Microsoft Word document)

National Grape Cooperative

The National Grape Cooperative has issued its request for proposals for 2010. The National Grape Cooperative's research priorities are:

  • Mechanization of pruning and shoot positioning (Concord and Niagara).
  • Phomopsis control.
  • Grape berry moth control.
  • Vineyard nutrition practices to maximize production (Concord and Niagara).
  • Maintaining and/or improving production in older vineyards.
  • Determining the need for and application of crop adjustment in Concord vineyards.
  • Developing new methods to more accurately track vineyard maturity progress.
  • Evaluation of new training and trellising systems to maximize production of mature fruit.
  • Evaluation of Ponnax and other materials to enhance fruit set.
  • Determining the benefits of irrigation and fertigation in Concord and Niagara vineyards.
  • Methods to improve vine size.
  • Evaluation of Concord clones for improved production.
  • Dormant season control of powdery mildew and other diseases.
  • Evaluation of chemical and mechanical sucker control in vineyards.
  • IR-4 research to register new pesticides for use in grapes.
  • Applying precision agriculture technology to Concord and Niagara production.

Proposals are due on December 11, 2009.

Submit proposals to:

Jay D. Hardenburg
Viticulture Manager
National Grape Cooperative
2 South Portage Street
Westfield, NY 14787

For questions, please call 716-326-5200.

Download the complete National Grape Cooperative RFP. (Microsoft Word document)

Michigan Seedling Growers Association

The Michigan Seedling Growers Association (MSGA) represents both conifer and deciduous seelding producers in the state. The MSGA is soliciting research and/or extension proposals on any issue relevant to the Michigan nursery seedling industry.

Proposals should be 1 to 2 pages long. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. December 15, 2009.

Please send 10 copies of each proposal and budget and a completed transmittal form to:

Candace Ebbinghaus
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
109 Agriculture Hall

Direct questions via e-mail to Candace Ebbinghaus or by calling 517-355-0123.

Michigan Sugar Sugar Beet Research

The Michigan Sugar Company is offering competitive grant research money for sugar beet research. The amount available will not be determined until harvest is completed.

Funding up to $15,000 per proposal may be granted, but requests may not exceed $20,000 per researcher for multiple and/or shared research projects. Matching funds are encouraged. In 2009, funding requests exceeded funds available.

Researchers should submit eight copies of one-page pre-proposals to Candace Ebbinghaus, 109 Agriculture Hall, or via email to candy@msu.edu by December 18, 2009. A transmittal is required for each pre-proposal submitted. One transmittal should accompany each set of pre-proposals. E-transmittals will be accepted. Multiple-year projects are contingent upon research progress and updates should be submitted with 2010 pre-proposals when reapplying.

Selected researchers who submit pre-proposals will be asked to submit full proposals, with a transmittal form, by January 30, 2010. Proposals should be within the parameters of industry priority areas. Please director questions to Corey Guza via e-mail or by calling his mobile phone: at 989-550-1147.

Download a copy of the complete Michigan Sugar request for proposals. (PDF document)

Michigan Vegetable Council

The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) is requesting research proposals for FY2009. The request for proposals is being coordinated by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. Research priorities for the MVC can be found on the Project GREEEN Web site and are available for download below. However, proposals on any important topic will be accepted.

A maximum of $7,500 is available for projects approved by the MVC. Preference will be given to projects that leverage these funds with other sources of funding (pending or awarded). Funding commitments will be for FY2010 only.

Researchers should submit eight copies of each proposal. Each proposal should be no longer than three pages. Proposals are due in the MAES office, 109 Agriculture Hall, by 5 p.m. on December 23 , 2009.

A transmittal is required for each proposal submitted. One copy of the transmittal should accompany each set of proposals. Do not attach a transmittal to all eight copies of the proposal.

Direct questions via e-mail to Doug Buhler or Candace Ebbinghaus or by calling 517-355-0123.

Download the complete MVC request for proposals, including research priorities, cover sheet and budget form. (Microsoft Word document)

Michigan Cherry Committee

The Michigan Cherry Committee (MCC) is requesting research proposals for FY2010. The request for proposals is being coordinated by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. Research priorities for the MCC can be found on the Project GREEEN Web site and in the complete rfp available for download below. However, proposals on any important topic will be accepted.

Researchers should submit 25 copies of each proposal and each proposal should be no longer than three pages. Proposals are due in the MAES office, 109 Agriculture Hall, by 5 p.m. on January 25, 2010. Researchers granted funds in FY2009 who wish to continue their projects must reapply for FY10 funding.

A transmittal is required for each proposal submitted. One copy of the transmittal should accompany each set of proposals. Do not attach a transmittal to all 25 copies of the proposal.

Funding decisions will be announced in March 2010.

Please direct questions via e-mail to Doug Buhler or Candace Ebbinghaus or by calling 517-355-0123.

Download the complete MCC request for proposals, including cover sheet, budget form and research priorities. (Microsoft Word document)

Michigan State Horticultural Society

The Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) has issued its call for research proposals for FY2010. The request for proposals will be coordinated by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES).

MSHS research priorities can be found on the Project GREEEN Web site. However, proposals on any important topic will be accepted.

Please submit 15 copies of each proposal. Each proposal should be no longer than three pages. Proposals are due in the MAES office, 109 Agriculture Hall, by 5 p.m. January 25, 2010. Researchers who were granted funds last year and wish to continue the project must reapply for FY10 funding.

A transmittal is required for each proposal submitted. One transmittal should accompany each set of proposals. Do not attach a transmittal to all 15 copies of the proposal.

Please direct questions via e-mail to Doug Buhler or Candace Ebbinghaus or by calling 517-355-0123.

Download the complete MSHS request for proposals, including cover sheet and budget form. (Microsoft Word document)

Last Updated: November 20, 2009
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