Evans-Allen 1890 Research
Formula
Purpose
Evans-Allen
1890 Research Formula grants link science and technology
development directly to emerging needs and interests, foster
regional and national joint planning, and encourage multi-state
planning and program implementation. Funding from this
program supports 1890 land-grant institutions in conducting
basic and applied research to: ensure a safe, economical
and adequate food supply; promote a sustainable environment;
conserve natural resources; and contribute to the improvement
of the socio-economic well-being and overall quality of
life of diverse rural and urban people. The program also
supports research training of future scientists and educators.
Research is multi-institutional, multi-state and stakeholder
driven.
Eligibility
Only 1890 land-grant institutions are eligible to receive
funds through this program.
Targeted Areas of Support
- Agriculture (including soil and water conservation and
use)
- Plant and animal production, protection, and health
- Processing, distributing, marketing, and use of food
and agricultural products
- Forestry, including range management and range projects,
multiple use of forest and rangelands, and urban forestry
- Aquaculture
- People, communities, and institutions (rural and community
development)
Awards
Funding to the 1890 land-grant institutions is formula based.
State matching funds are required.
Funding
The funding for Fiscal Year 2006 is estimated at $36,704,000.
Results and Impacts
This program encourages science and technology development
relating directly to emerging needs and interests, fostering
regional and national joint planning, and encouraging multi-state
planning and program implementation.
See List
Contacts
P.S.
Benepal, National Program Leader, 1890 Land-Grant Programs
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