The Washington State Wine Commission is seeking applications to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine through marketing and education, while supporting viticulture and enology research to drive industry growth.
Donor Name: Washington State Wine Commission
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Eligible Projects
- Research must be relevant to Washington viticulture and enology, with overall goal of improving Washington wine quality. Research priority categories include:
- Fermentation Management
- Aroma and Flavor Compounds in Wine
- Viticulture Production Efficiency and Profitability
- Pest Management (including sustainable and organic)
- Climate Impacts on Site/Viticulture
- Mechanization/Precision Technology for Viticulture and Enology
- Winery Waste
- Research partnerships and collaborative projects between Washington scientists and researchers elsewhere are highly encouraged.
- Proposals will be held by Wine Commission and will not be returned.
- No limit to number of proposals submitted by each PI.
Funding Information
The Wine Commission is program administrator and handles grant accounting. A signed private contractor/institution agreement is required. Funds will be disbursed in two installments over a 12-month period:
- First installment – upon receipt of signed agreement (on or after July 1)
- Second installment – receipt of satisfactory progress or final report (progress report may be included in application for continuing support)
Projects may be funded maximum of four years if a PhD candidate is required. Ongoing projects are eligible for renewal.
For more information, visit Washington State Wine Commission.