Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economic (RIDGE)
Program Objective
To provide economic and other social science information and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. ERS produces such information for use by the general public and to help the executive and legislative branches develop, administer, and evaluate agricultural and rural policies and programs. The Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE) Program encourages new and innovative research on food and nutrition assistance issues and broadens the participation of social science scholars in such research.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Any individual or organization in the U.S. and U.S. Territories is eligible to receive the popular or technical research publications that convey the research results, although there may be a fee.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The RIDGE program is awarded competitively to the institution of higher education that is most capable of administering the grants and overseeing the research. The awardee is selected by a panel of experts at ERS.
Program details & compliance
Description
The RIDGE partnership institutions oversee the application, peer review, award, and performance processes of the research grants provided through the RIDGE Program. The institutions serve as a hub for mentoring and training researchers interested in food and nutrition assistance issues and provide a source of timely and accessible information on new research findings.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Other categories:
General Collection and Communication of Statistical Data
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Costs related to subawards issued for selected PhD candidates in the field of economics and related administrative expenses.
Restrictions
ERS performs economic research and analyses related to U.S. and world agriculture that address a multitude of economic concerns and decision making needs of Federal, State, and local governments, farmers, farm organizations, farm suppliers, marketers, processors, and consumers. There are no restrictions on the use of ERS produced information.
Required Documentation
RIDGE is awarded competitively to an institution of higher education which is responsible for administering the program and awarding the research grants to PhD candidates in the field of economics. Areas of research funded must be agriculture, food, or nutrition specific.
Matching Requirements
This varies by agreement
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements