The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council is seeking applications for its grant program to assist Arizona grain producers in identifying solutions to production issues.
Donor Name: Arizona Department of Agriculture
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/03/2023
Details:
The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council utilizes grower check-off funds to aid in marketing for wheat and barley, to participate in research projects and other programs to assist in reducing freshwater consumption, to develop new grain varieties and to improve grain production, harvesting and handling methods. The Council is made up of seven Arizona grain producers appointed by the Governor.
All research findings, abstracts, and reports resulting from funds awarded through this grant process shall be made available to Arizona grain producers through the AGRPC.
Funds for the AGRPC grants are available primarily from assessments on the seed of barley and wheat of all classes produced in Arizona for use as food, feed, or seed or produced for any industrial or commercial use imposed pursuant to A.R.S.
The AGRPC may award grants for multiple year projects. AGRPC may also award multiple grants from these funds contingent upon the availability of funds at the time of award. Applications may include a budget of up to $35,000.00.
Eligible Projects
- The AGRPC is interested in projects that will address the economic sustainability of small grain production in Arizona, i.e. input resources
- A.R.S. provides the AGRPC may make grants to research agencies for financing appropriate studies, research projects and programs to assist in the:
Eligibility Criteria
- Local Government
- Academic Institutions
- Consortia
- Native American Tribe
- Non Profits
- Private Sector
- Schools/School Districts
- State Government
For more information, visit Arizona Department of Agriculture.