Steve Hoagland and to the Listserv:

In the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
newsletter, dated Aug. 21, 1995, the following article appeared:

"Because of FY 1996 budget uncertainties, the publication of the FY 1996
National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRICGP) Program
Description has been postponed.  It is anticipated that the Program
Description will be released some time this fall, after further
Congressional action.

The Senate is expected to act on the Agricultural Appropriations Bill in
September, it is unknown at this time when any conference action might
occur.  It is possible that deadlines for some or all NRICGP programs will
be later than they were in FY 1995.  Please call the NRICGP at 202-401-5022
with any questions regarding this information."

Hope this helps.

Audrey Thurlow
Office of Vice President for Research
207 Montana Hall
Montana State University-Bozeman
xxxxxx@TERRA.OSCS.MONTANA.EDU
(406) 994-2891          Fax: (406) 994-2893