OpportunityTitle: Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security Competitive Grants Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications may be submitted by eligible U.S. public or private research or educational institutions or organizations. Award recipients may subcontract to U.S. organizations or organizations in Feed the Future countries not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Description: The purpose of the Common Bean Productivity Research for Global Food Security program for fiscal year (FY) 2012 is to develop approaches and/or methods that can address challenges to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production among small holder producers in food insecure countries. These insecure areas of the world including many Feed the Future (www.feedthefuture.gov) countries such as East and Southern Africa.
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GrantorContactText: NIFA Help Desk  &lt;br/&gt;Phone: 202-401-5048  &lt;br/&gt;Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays  &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: May 8, 2012