The Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council (AILRC) is pleased to announce its 2023 Research Grant program to assist Arizona iceberg lettuce producers in identifying solutions to production issues.
Donor Name: Arizona Department of Agriculture
State: Arizona
County: Yuma County (AZ) and La Paz County (AZ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $65,800
Details:
The Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council conducts research for an Arizona industry that produces more than 29 million cartons of iceberg lettuce annually. The Council reviews and awards a wide range of research proposals on topics such as variety development and lettuce pest eradication. Awards are also made for programs relating to production, harvesting, handling and hauling lettuce from fields to markets. Council members are appointed by the Governor and consist of seven producers:
- Four from district one (including Yuma and La Paz Counties)
- Three at large
All research findings, abstracts, and reports resulting from funds awarded through this grant process shall be made available to Arizona iceberg lettuce producers through the AILRC.
Funds for the AILRC grants are available primarily from assessments per carton of packed iceberg lettuce or bulk bins assessed according to forty-five pounds of equivalent weight of iceberg lettuce prepared for market or an equivalent basis pursuant to A.R.S.
Funding Information
For this grant cycle, approximately $65,800 is available for the AILRC grants. The AILRC may award grants for multiple year projects.
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.
