Risk Analysis of Biotechnology for the Protection of Environmental Resources
ID: 355288Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers (DOD-COE)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355288
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    The Department of the Army, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is offering a funding opportunity for research focused on the risk analysis of biotechnology aimed at protecting environmental resources. This initiative seeks to develop adaptive and resilient risk management frameworks that can effectively regulate emerging biotechnologies while ensuring public health and environmental protection. The program emphasizes the importance of innovative approaches to mitigate environmental damage and promote sustainable practices, particularly in areas such as agriculture, remediation, and waste management. Eligible applicants, who must be non-federal partners of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, can apply for funding up to $100,000 for the first year, with a potential increase to $150,000 in the second year. Interested parties should submit their statements of interest by August 7, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Stacy Thurman at stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil.

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    B01.03_FOA_W81EWF-24-SOI-0033.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a funding opportunity for research into risk management methodologies related to biotechnology for environmental stewardship. This initiative seeks innovative approaches to mitigate environmental damage and promote sustainable practices, particularly in agriculture, remediation, and waste management. Researchers are invited to submit statements of interest by August 7, 2024, with potential funding of $100,000 for the first year and up to $150,000 for a second year. The program aims to develop resilient frameworks that effectively regulate emerging biotechnologies while balancing public health and environmental protection. Key research objectives include analyzing existing risk management systems, assessing their resilience, and forecasting future relationships in environmental stewardship. The work is intended to enhance public understanding and access to the benefits of environmental biotechnology while preventing risks. Eligible applicants must be non-federal partners of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, with compliance to specific federal regulations and a focus on integrity and transparency in funding disclosures. This announcement emphasizes adaptive practices to address the rapid advancements in biotechnology and their implications for environmental policy.
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