Washington-The Fertilizer Institute said March 22 that it has launched a new performance-based grant program aimed at assisting state and regional fertilizer associations as they engage with government officials, the agriculture community, and key stakeholders on nutrient use issues. The inaugural grant of $10,000 is going to the Delaware/Maryland Agribusiness Association in support of its ongoing activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Additional grants of up to $10,000 are now available to associations that can demonstrate a similar ability to work within their own state or watershed. Grant criteria and details are available by contacting TFI Vice President of Scientific Programs Bill Herz at 202-515-2706, or at wcherz@tfi.org.