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Calls for Proposals

Each year, we invite applicants to submit proposals for the various grant opportunities that we offer. Refer to the Call for Proposal Release Schedule for information on when each grant is available.

Then refer to the information below to download the Call for Proposal (CFP).

Research and Education Grant CFP is for information purposes only. 2014 Research & Education Grant CFP will be released March 2014. Watch this video tutorial on systems research before applying for a grant.

Large Systems Research Grant CFP is for information purposes only. Large System Research Grant CFP for FY2013 will not be offered. Watch this video tutorial on systems research before applying for a grant.

Graduate Student Grant CFP is for information purposes only. 2014 Graduate Student Grant CFP will be released March 2014.

Professional Development Program CFP is for information purposes only. 2014 Professional Development Program CFP will be released March 2014.

Producer Grant Program CFP is for information purposes only. 2014 Producer Grant CFP will be released September 2013.

On-Farm Research Grant CFP is for information purposes only. 2014 On-Farm Research Grant CFP will be released September 2013.

Sustainable Community Innovation Grant CFP is for information purposes only. Our Sustainable Community Innovation Grants will not be offered in 2013.

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Call for Proposal Release Schedule

Research and Education Grant

March: Call for Pre-proposal released
June: Pre-proposals due
August: Selected pre-proposals invited to submit full proposals
November: Full proposals due
February: Grants awarded

Large Systems Research Grant

September: Call for Proposal released
November: Proposals due
February: Grants awarded

Professional Development Program Grant

March: Call for Pre-proposal released
June: Pre-proposal due
August: Selected pre-proposals invited to submit full proposals
November: Full proposals due
February: Grants awarded

On-Farm Research Grant

September: Call for Proposal released
November: Proposal due
March: Grants awarded

Producer Grant

September: Call for Proposal released
November: Proposal due
March: Grants awarded

Sustainable Community Innovation Grant

August: Call for Proposal released
October: Proposal due
December: Grants awarded

Graduate Student Grant

March: Call for Proposal released
June: Proposal due
September: Grants awarded