The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is requesting proposals for single- or multi-year research projects that will aid in the understanding, management, or mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination on Michigan agricultural lands.
Donor Name: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
The mission of MDARD is to improve quality of life by protecting Michiganders from the pump to the plate, supporting farmers and producers who put food on the table and creating economic opportunities within the agriculture industry. In fulfillment of this mission, MDARD is committed to addressing chemicals of emerging concern, such as PFAS, in our agricultural community. MDARD is a core member of the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), which is team of seven state agencies that work together to respond to PFAS contamination. The goal of MPART is to protect public health by identifying sources of PFAS, addressing PFAS contamination at the sources, and working with local health departments to protect people in areas where groundwater is impacted by PFAS.
Research Priorities
- PFAS in Agricultural Systems – Sources and Soil Dynamics
- PFAS in Agricultural Systems – Plant Studies
- PFAS in Agricultural Systems – Animal Studies
- Managing PFAS in the Agricultural System
Funding Information
Total funding for this grant program is anticipated at $1,600,000 and will be awarded dependent on quality of applications received and other relevant considerations. MDARD will fund multiple projects with a minimum value of $50,000 and a maximum value of $400,000 for any one project spanning from one to four years in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualified researchers at universities and colleges, including community and Tribal colleges, are eligible to be principal investigators. At least one principal investigator is required to be from a Michigan institution of higher education. Project team members are not limited to researchers at these organizations. For example, project team members may include people from non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, Tribal agencies, or other relevant organizations. An individual may not be a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than two applications.
For more information, visit MDARD.
