AAEA Trust Call for Proposals
AAEA Trust Call for Proposals supports agricultural and applied economists through projects that advance the profession, foster career development, and broaden participation and inclusion.
Funder: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Selected proposals receive support through one of four support categories
Summary: The AAEA Trust supports programs, initiatives, activities, and creative endeavors that advance the agricultural and applied economics profession.
Key Information: Proposals must advance at least one of the Trust’s five selection goals.
Description
The AAEA Trust, associated with the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA), supports the work of agricultural and applied economists through programs, initiatives, activities, and other creative endeavors that advance the profession. The general call funds a wide variety of projects aligned with the Trust’s mission and accepts both general proposals and applications for Special Purpose Funds.
The Trust’s priorities include graduate student and early-career professional development, enhancing the AAEA Annual Meeting, and expanding participation in the association throughout the year. It also supports outreach to new groups that advances AAEA’s strategic goals for inclusion, along with endeavors that broaden the horizons of current members. Selection is based on a proposal’s ability to accomplish at least one of these goals.
