OpportunityTitle: IMPROVING POST HARVEST LOSS THROUGH HOUSHOLD SEED STORAGE MODELS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN JAMAICA
Description: USAID/OFDA&#146;s mandate is to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the economicimpact of disasters worldwide. In order to achieve this goal, USAID/OFDA seeks to mitigate theeffects of post-harvest losses to grain and seed through the development of replicable andsustainable seed storage systems, constructed at household or community level.Under this APS, USAID/OFDA is specifically looking for innovative methods or researchprograms, preferably building upon traditional seed storage methods that are culturallyacceptable and do not require long-term input from an outside source. While proposals thatfocus on community-level storage methods will be considered, preference will be given tosystems that are functional and sustainable at the household level. Proposals for conventionalseed banks will generally not be considered. For detailed information, please review the attached full announcement of APS-OFDA-14-000007 Please note that applications must be submitted no later than June 6, 2014 (@1600hrs). All questions regarding this APS shall be forwarded to OFDA_APS_FY14_007@ofda.gov no later than May 12, 2014(1600hrs). Late applications submitted after June 6, 2014(@1600 hrs) will not be considered for evaluation unless USAID/OFDA issues a second call for applications before the closing date of October 4, 2014.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: OFDA_APS
GrantorContactText: OFDA_APS_FY14_007@ofda.gov