Funding

Programs that fund extramural research on invasive species (spanning basic to applied studies, including such areas as species ecology, ecosystem impacts, or efficacy of management efforts) are located in numerous agencies across the federal and state government.

EAB funding opportunities

Learn about a number of research grant programs with relevance to EAB that are offered by various federal agencies. Pdf

NEW! Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

On November 23, 2009, the US EPA announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The RFP invites partner Agencies, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and other eligible organizations working on Great Lakes restoration to present EPA with ideas and projects to protect and restore this national treasure. EPA, through the Great Lakes National Program Office is seeking applications from a diverse group of participants and partnerships to support the goals of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The RFP requests proposals for approximately $120 million in projects to address the most significant Great Lakes ecosystem problems and efforts in five major focus areas, including invasive species. The RFP is available online and proposals are due January 29, 2010.

Recent Calls for Proposals

New! New York Water Resources Institute State Competitive Research Grants Program (FY10)Announcement. The primary objective of this program is to bring innovative science to watershed planning and management. Specific areas of interest include: 1) Research that addresses key knowledge gaps or issues of emerging importance to New York’s water resources; 2) Projects that integrate scientific, legal, planning and/or social expertise to build comprehensive strategies for watershed management; and 3) Novel outreach methods that enhance the communication and impact of science-based innovation. Proposals must be submitted by faculty having an affiliation with a university or college based in New York and qualified to conduct research,through their institution's grant application process.Total available funding is about $90,000. Projects may request up to $20,000. About half of the funds are from the Federal Water Resources Research Act administered by the US Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, and the remainder are from the Hudson River Estuary Program. Deadline: November 23, 2009

New! Northeastern IPM Center (NEIPMC) IPM Partnership Grants Program Request for Applications. Projects funded through the IPM Partnership Grants must further the mission of the Northeastern IPM Center, must address or identify regional IPM priorities, and must benefit the region at large. The IPM Partnership Grants Program seeks applications for five project types: (1) IPM Working Groups, (2) IPM Issues, (3) Regional IPM Publications, (4) IPM Planning and Assessment Documents, and (5) IPM Minigrants. Eligibility is open to individuals and groups both within and outside of the land-grant system, including private individuals and institutions, businesses, community organizations, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations. The primary project director must be from the northeastern region. A maximum of $40,000 will be awarded per regular proposal project and $8,000 for minigrant projects. The NEIPMC focuses the expertise needed to successfully address emerging IPM issues (e.g., pest resistance, invasive species, regulatory changes, water quality, and biotechnology) and improve regional access to information and technology in all settings (agricultural, urban, home, and community). They are enthusiastic about alternative, nonpesticidal strategies that unite several disciplines and lead to sustainable solutions. Deadline: December 14, 2009

2009 Great Lakes Protection Fund Small Grants Program Call for Proposals. This small grants program provides seed funding for new, cooperative approaches to projects with potential to improve the understanding and/or management of New York's Great Lakes basin. The program supports collaborative projects and grant awards can be used for preliminary research, project planning, as seed money for pilot projects that will lead to larger projects, or to support small-scale projects consistent with the objectives below. They particularly encourage projects supporting students working with local government and community organizations. For more information, visit: http://www.esf.edu/glrc/ Deadline: August 14, 2009

Federal opportunities

USDA grant and partnership programs that can fund invasive species research. 2009 guidance.

Requests for proposals compiled by the National Invasive Species Information Center. Updated daily.

New York State and regional opportunities

Northeastern IPM Center and related IPM funding opportunities

New York Sea Grant RFPs

NYS Biodiversity Research Institute Biodiversity Grants

New York Farm Viability Institute Grant Programs

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants Program