AgSEED - Request for Proposals 2027
ForecastedInternal — Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station (AgSEED) only
AgSEED - Request for Proposals 2027 funds innovative research at Purdue to advance Indiana agriculture and rural development through basic, applied, and entrepreneurial science.
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Funder: Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station (AgSEED)
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project for 1 year; annual competition
Summary: Supports innovative research in Indiana agriculture and rural growth, with a focus on applied, basic, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to Purdue faculty/staff in Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, or Veterinary Medicine.
Description
The AgSEED program, administered by the Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, is an internal competitive grants initiative designed to advance Indiana’s leadership in plant and animal agriculture and support rural development. Funded through the State of Indiana’s Crossroads program, AgSEED aims to catalyze innovative research and engagement that directly benefits Indiana’s agricultural sector and rural communities.
Grants are available for both Applied Research/Extension (including translational projects with direct stakeholder impact) and Basic Research (providing foundational seed funding to generate preliminary data and strengthen future funding competitiveness). The program places special emphasis on entrepreneurial and translational initiatives that align with strategic priorities of Purdue’s College of Agriculture.
