For those who wish to run agricultural related projects but they do no where they obtain affordable/ interest free funds;
A G R I C U L T U R E
>Agropolis Foundation (France) and CAPES (Brazil) -- Research Collaboration in
>Agricultural Sciences
>Agropolis and CAPES invite French/Brazilian research related to agricultural
>crops and food systems. Themes include plant genetics, pests and diseases,
>agri-environmental innovations, and others. Proposals that involve African
>participation will be considered. Proposals should be submitted in English
>before 17 September 2010.
>
http://www.agropolis-fondation.fr/uploads/calls_for_proposal/CAPES%20...
>U.S. National Science Foundation and Gates Foundation -- BREAD
>The National Science Foundation, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates
>Foundation, invites proposals under BREAD (Basic Research to Enable Agricultural
>Development). Proposals should address major constraints that limit the
>productivity of crops important to smallholder farmers in developing countries.
>International collaboration with the developing countries is encouraged, but the
>principal investigator must hold an appointment in the USA. Letters of intent
>are due 16 September 2010.
>
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10589/nsf10589pdf
>U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Agriculture
>Brazil-Mozambique
>USAID-Brasilia is launching a cooperation program between the U.S. and Brazil to
>provide assistance to third countries, beginning with agriculture in
>Mozambique. The focus is horticulture and school nutrition at selected sites in
>Mozambique. The program will include capacity building in Brazil for the
>implementation of food security programs internationally. Applications are
>invited from NGOs, universities, research organizations, professional
>organizations, and other nonprofit institutions. Funding Opportunity
>RFA-512-10-000004. Closing date is 16 August 2010.
>
http://sites.google.com/site/terravivaorg/Home/funding-news/applicati...
>InnoCentive -- Access and Affordability of Fertilizers in Africa
>InnoCentive offers cash prizes for solutions to worldwide challenges, including
>how to make NPK fertilizer more affordable for small-hold farmers in Sub-Saharan
>Africa. The award is US$20 thousand, and the closing date is 26 September 2010.
>
https://gw.innocentive.com/ar/challenge/9569798
>Rothamsted International -- October 2010
>Rothamsted International offers one-year grants for senior researchers in
>developing countries to work with British researchers at Rothamsted in
>agricultural sciences. Next deadline for applications is 22 October 2010.
>
Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme Appying & deadlines
>Orskov Foundation -- Small Grants for Agriculture
>Orskov makes grants of up to £2,500 to support agriculture in developing
>countries. One category of grants supports university students in agricultural
>studies related to poverty alleviation and environmental sustainabilty. The
>second category of grants is for community-based agriculture on a revolving-fund
>basis. Application deadline is 31 January of each year.
>
Application Guidelines | Orskov Foundation
>Scholarship for plant breeders
>The African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) in Durban, South Africa, is
>inviting applications for its PhD scholarship in plant breeding. The programme
>is reserved for students from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia,
>Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi and South Africa, whose research interests include
>cereals, roots and tubers, and legumes. Applicants must have a master's in plant
>breeding, plant genetics, plant pathology, crop science or horticultural
>science, be below the age of 40 and be employed as an agricultural research
>scientist in a national agricultural research institution or a non-governmental
>organisation, or as a university lecturer.
>
http://wwwacci.org.za/Default.asp?nav=13&idno=90
>The future of agriculture in the Nile Basin
>Scientists have until 31 October 2010 to submit their abstracts for a conference
>on agriculture in the Nile Basin, which will be held in Egypt next year.
>
CAAST-Net - The future of agriculture in the Nile Basin
>B I O D I V E R S I T Y
>French Foundation for Research on Biodiversity (FRB) -- Global Change and
>Biodiversity
>FRB invites proposals to model scenarios of global change, biodiversity,
>ecosystem services, and public policy. Provided that some French territories
>are included, proposals may cover large regional and continental scales.
>Projects that focus on developing and emerging countries are particularly
>encouraged. Proposals (full projects, pre-projects, and expressions of
>interest) are due 13 October 2010.
>
http://www.fondationbiodiversite.fr/images/stories/Call_ModelingScena...
>Bioversity International -- Agricultural Genetic Resources 2011
>Bioversity International announces the Vavilov-Frankel fellowships for 2011. Up
>to two grants of US$20 thousand each will support young researchers in themes
>of conserving and using genetic resources in agriculture. Proposals are invited
>from researchers in low and middle-income countries who are under age 35.
>Closing date is 07 November 2010.
>
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/training/research_fellowships/...
>World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) -- Prince Bernhard Study Grants 2011
>WWF announces the 2011 Prince Bernhard Scholarships to fund mid-career training
>of individuals working in conservation or disciplines directly relevant to
>conservation. Eligibility extends to nationals from Africa (including
>Madagascar); Asia and Pacific; Latin America and Caribbean; Eastern Europe; and
>the Middle East. WWF gives preference to applicants seeking support for studies
>in their own country or region. Maximum grant amount is CHF 10 thousand.
>Applications (English, French, Spanish) are due be 11 January 2011.
>
http://wwf.panda.org/how_you_can_help/volunteer/prince_bernhard_schol...
>Global Biodiversity Information Network (GBIF) -- Young Researchers Award 2010
>The GBIF invites university graduate students to apply for its Young Researcher
>awards in biodiversity informatics. GBIF comprises 54 countries and 44
>international organizations. Two awards of €4 thousand each are available in
>2010, the first year of the awards. Application deadline is 15 September 2010.
>
http://www2.gbif.org/YRA_call.pdf
>Fellowships for researchers who want to protect the environment
>Germany's state-run Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has announced the start of
>its 2010 international climate protection fellowships. The programme, which
>targets future leaders from developing countries, allows applicants to conduct a
>research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany.
>Applicants must have completed their first university degree (a bachelor's
>degree or its equivalent) less than 12 years ago. They must also hold further
>academic or professional qualifications (such as a master's degree, PhD, LLM or
>MBA) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role.
>
Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation - International Climate Protection Fellowship
>First Peoples Worldwide -- Keepers of the Earth Fund
>First Peoples offers grants for the support of indigenous organizations
>worldwide. Grants frequently include aspects of protecting and managing natural
>resources and environment (including climate change). Grants through the Keepers
>of the Earth Fund range from US$250 to US$20 thousand. Application information
>is in English, French, and Spanish. Annual application deadline is 30
>September.
>
First Peoples Worldwide - Apply for a Grant
>International Elephant Foundation -- Call for Proposals 2011
>The International Elephant Foundation makes grants for elephant conservation and
>research. IEF's support in 2011 includes protection of wild elephants and their
>habitats, scientific research, education efforts, and improvements in captive
>elephant care. The Foundation prefers requests of $10 thousand or less, but
>will consider larger amounts. Eligibility extends to students, scientists, and
>institutions internationally. Closing date is 13 August 2010.
>
Conservation Project Grant Application « International Elephant Foundation
>Whitley Fund for Nature -- 2011 Awards are Open
>The Whitley Fund makes grants for grass-roots conservation projects in
>developing countries. The grants are to nationals in eligible countries who
>lead pragmatic
