DeLuca Preserve/Forest Systems Jumpstart Funding Program
Forecasted
The DeLuca Preserve/Forest Systems Jumpstart Funding Program by UF IFAS supports innovative research to advance sustainable agroecosystems and forest resilience, focusing on the DeLuca Preserve and related sites.
Funder: University of Florida IFAS
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 total awarded annually; no upper limit per award; typical project period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports innovative research on the sustainability and resilience of agroecosystems and forests, with emphasis on the DeLuca Preserve and related forest systems.
Key Information: Only UF/IFAS faculty with active eligible REEport projects may apply.
Description
The DeLuca Preserve/Forest Systems Jumpstart Funding Program, administered by the University of Florida IFAS, is designed to catalyze research that advances the sustainability and resilience of agroecosystems and forests. The program specifically supports projects focused on the DeLuca Preserve—a 27,000-acre living laboratory for ecosystem services, geospatial mapping, hydrological restoration, species identification, and integration of research with teaching and Extension—as well as forest systems research at locations such as the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station or other relevant sites. The initiative encourages innovative proposals that leverage the unique characteristics of these environments, aiming to generate new knowledge and methodologies to enhance stewardship and understanding of forested and agricultural landscapes.
