BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program
The BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program funds US-Israel research to advance sustainable aquaculture and desert agriculture, focusing on food security, resource conservation, and climate-smart innovation.
Funder: United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
Due Dates: September 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per project for a 3-year grant (Pioneer track); feasibility studies up to $180,000 for 1 year.
Summary: Supports collaborative US-Israel research on aquaculture and desert farming, advancing food security, aquatic resource conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
Key Information: Joint US-Israel proposals required; program contingent on Israeli government funding approval.
Description
This program advances research at the intersection of aquaculture and desert farming, supporting innovative, collaborative projects between US and Israeli scientists. The goal is to enhance food security and the production of high-quality protein by funding R&D in land-based aquaculture, fish and seafood biology, and agricultural management under desert conditions. The program also emphasizes sustainable, climate-smart agriculture and the conservation of aquatic resources in both countries.
