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Over $1 million in project funds available!

Accepting berry and grape research projects
in the Pacific Northwest.

This program provides funding opportunities for addressing the agricultural needs in the Pacific Northwest region on a year-by-year basis as well as projects that are multi-year projects (up to 3 years in duration). Maximum funding allowed under this program is $70,000 per year; however, in some years, highly- ranked proposals have received funding for more than one year (with multi-year funding released in the first year).

Funding Eligibility

Accepting berry (including other specialty berries) and grape research projects addressing Pacific Northwest needs.

Funding Duration

Proposals can be multi-year projects (up to three years in duration) but funding is ONLY available on a year-by-year basis.

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How to submit your Application

We have transitioned to an online platform to accept all application material, including progress reports and final reports. Please do not email application material directly, as you will be redirected to our online submission portal on our website here. Please review our funding guide the link below and then access our portal below to get started.


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