Deadline- 31 July 2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for Forest Products Research Grants Program. The objective of this program is to provides creative and innovative science and technology and advanced business practices that enhance the domestic and global competitiveness of the U.S.
Thematic areas-
- Innovative solutions to develop new industries/technologies that can optimally process/utilize large quantities of pest-damaged or -killed trees;
- Developing grade and size models for conifers;
- Promoting use of low value hardwoods for prime bio-products/value-added utilization of underutilized hardwoods;
- Developing structural composites, such as, Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT) and others using softwoods;
- Thermal modification of hardwood and softwood lumber; and
- Adhesion mechanics in wood and wood composites.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), and accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine. An institution can submit a maximum of two applications.
- Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.USDA-NIFA-SRGP-004333
