The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council has launched a grant program to assist Arizona grain producers in identifying solutions to production issues.
Donor Name: Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council (AGRPC) 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.
Funding Information
Applications may include a budget of up to $40,000.00.
Uses of Funds
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.
Eligible Projects
- AGRPC may participate in any program or project that the AGRPC determines appropriate to provide education, publicity or other assistance to facilitate further development of the Arizona grain industry.
- AGRPC may make grants to research agencies for financing appropriate studies, research projects and programs to assist in the:
- Reduction of fresh water consumption;
- Development of new grain varieties;
- Improvement of production and handling methods;
- Research and design of new or improved harvesting and handling equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual applicants (not part of a public agency or private entity) must provide documentation of lawful presence in the United States.
- An applicant that is an employer must provide proof that it is registered with and participating in the e-verify program.
- ERIA the following criteria shall be used by the AGRPC for evaluating grant applications and awarding the AGRPC funds.
- The applicant’s successful completion of prior research projects,
- The extent to which the proposed project identifies solutions to current issues facing the grain industry,
- The extent to which the proposed project addresses future issues facing the grain industry,
- The extent to which the proposed project addresses the findings of any industry surveys conducted within the previous year,
- The appropriateness of the budget request in achieving the project objectives,
- The appropriateness of the proposal time-frame to the stated project objectives, and
- Relevant experience and qualifications of the applicant.
For more information, visit AGRPC.
