Overview
The Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program addresses high-priority issues related to pests (including insects, nematodes, pathogens, and weeds) and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional, and national levels.
The CPPM program supports projects that will increase food security and respond effectively to other major societal challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches that are economically viable, ecologically prudent, and safe for human health. The CPPM program addresses pest management challenges with new and emerging technologies. The outcomes of the CPPM program are effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM practices and strategies supporting more vital communities.
Program Areas
The CPPM program provides support through three program areas: Applied Research and Development Program Area (ARDP), Extension Implementation Program Area (EIP), and the Regional Coordination Program Area (RCP). These three program areas support a wide spectrum of projects – from the discovery of IPM knowledge through research and development, to extension activities and implementation – all linked together through regional and national coordination, team-building and stakeholder engagement. Together the three program areas represent a comprehensive approach for developing IPM practices and strategies and implementing this new knowledge across many environments through a coordinated national network, producing positive outcomes for society by applying evidence-based science.
Applied Research and Development Program Area (ARDP)
The ARDP funds projects for the development of new IPM tactics, technologies, practices, and strategies through research projects. ARDP also funds IPM adoption and implementation through integrated (research and Extension) projects.
Extension Implementation Program Area (EIP)
The EIP funds projects based on priorities intended to increase IPM implementation among the clientele served. EIP applications do not need to represent the entire scope of IPM at an institution, but they should represent a reasonable proportion of the institution’s IPM programming. Activities in EIP should implement new IPM strategies and improve implementation of known IPM tools.
Regional Coordination Program Area (RCP)
The RCP funds projects to increase coordination and improve efficiency of IPM research and extension efforts; facilitate collaboration across states, disciplines, and purposes; and promote further development and adoption of IPM through regional pest management information networks, collaborative team building and broad-based stakeholder participation. The desired result of these efforts is broader implementation of research findings.
Eligibility
- 1862 Land-grant Institutions
- 1890 Land-grant Institutions
- 1994 Land-grant Institutions
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed that award bachelor’s or higher-level degrees in agriculture and related fields
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
