BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program
Forecasted
The BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program funds US-Israel research on sustainable aquaculture and desert agriculture to advance food security and agricultural innovation.
Funder: United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 total for a 3-year collaborative research project; feasibility studies up to $180,000 for 1 year.
Summary: Supports collaborative US-Israel research in aquaculture and desert farming to advance food security and sustainable agriculture.
Key Information: Requires joint application by US and Israeli investigators from eligible non-profit research institutions.
Description
This program, a partnership between the United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture’s Chief Scientist, funds mission-oriented, collaborative research projects in aquaculture and desert farming. The aim is to enhance food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and advance the understanding of biological/ecological systems related to fish, algae, seafood, and management of agricultural production under desert conditions. Projects should deliver tangible benefits and foster strong US-Israel scientific cooperation.
