More information available at: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1082

Grants of up to $24,000 are available for projects that benefit the industry as a whole and do not directly benefit a particular product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual. The maximum duration for projects is 30 months. Eligible applicants include Iowa agencies, universities, institutions and producer, industry and community-based organizations. See the guidelines for issues to be addressed. Increasing competitiveness may include developing local and regional rood systems and improving food access in underserved communities.

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The core Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800+ U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

To view general eligibility guidelines, visit http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/Eligibility.htm

The Catalog of Awards will be available beginning February 1 at http://catalog.cies.org/

To register your interest in the program, join the My Fulbright online community for updates and to access helpful resources for applicants: http://www.cies2.org/s/1064/index.aspx