AAES Equipment Funding Program (Equipment)
Forecasted
The AAES Equipment Funding Program supports Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station researchers in acquiring essential equipment or data to advance agricultural and forestry science.
Funder: Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$50,000 per award; 50% cost share required; typically 1 year duration
Summary: Supports faculty in acquiring essential research equipment or data not covered by federal grants, advancing agricultural and forestry research in Alabama.
Key Information: 50% institutional cost share required; eligibility limited to AAES-affiliated faculty with active/pending Hatch or Multistate projects.
Description
The AAES Equipment Funding Program, administered by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES), provides internal grant support for faculty to acquire laboratory equipment or research data that are not typically eligible for federal equipment funding. The program is designed to enable innovative agricultural and forestry research by filling critical gaps in instrumentation or data resources, thereby enhancing research capacity and supporting the station’s mission to improve the quality of life and agricultural productivity in Alabama. Funding is intended for smaller-scale equipment or essential datasets, not for infrastructure upgrades or items already supported by federal agencies.
