Anyone who has the interest and capability to perform pertinent research is eligible to submit proposals and receive grant money. This includes NNGA members, academic professionals, private individuals, and corporations. Any topic dealing with temperate zone tree nuts is eligible. Historically, the interests of the NNGA have also included papaws and persimmons. Past annual reports can be consulted for an overview of NNGA interests. Suggested topic areas are:

A) Propagation
B) Germplasm and Cultivar Evaluation
C) Pest Management and Pest Biology
D) Mechanical Harvesting
E) Postharvest Handling and Processing
F) Orchard Establishment
G) Orchard Care and Maintenance
H) Marketing
I) Basic Biology and Ecology
J) Foreign Exchange, esp. Germplasm

Pre-proposal letter (encouraged but not required) - deadline is April 30.

Final grant proposal deadline is June 30.

Please follow the web link for complete program information and application instructions.

Tucker Hill
tuckerh@epix.net

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