AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FUNDING SOURCES DRAFT

This list was prepared to assist those seeking Agricultural Research Initiative (ARI) funding in identifying possible sources of matching funds. This list is less than conclusive--your input to expand the list is requested. Contact G. Goodyear: ggoodyear@hotmail.com

**A key to successful grantsmanship is to get to know the program director (ie., grant administrator, research chair) for the funding source. Your goal is to familiarize him/her with your research program and how it parallels the research goals of the program to which you are applying.

START/RE-TOOL FUNDING SOURCES

Agriculture Agencies

U.S. Department of Agriculture
  National Research Initiative (NRI)
    Research Career Enhancement Awards (Sabbatical)
    New Investigator Awards
    Equipment Grants
    Seed Grants

Other Agencies

National Science Foundation
Professional Opportunities for Women in Research and Education
See http://vvww.nsf.gov/

National Research Council
Short-Term Project Development Grants to support American specialists who plan to establish new research partnerships. Grants support American specialists who wish to host or visit colleagues for two-week periods in order to prepare collaborative research proposals for submission to NSF.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-Due November
Linkage Grants to offer assistance to members of research teams in NATO countries working on joint research projects. See http://www.nato.int/science/grants.htm

Gifts In Kind International apply for membership to receive product donations,
including computers, software, office supplies, clothing and personal-care products. See http://www.giftsinkind.org

New Deal Foundation apply for donations of computer hardware and software
to promote computer literacy and provide Internet access.