Make sure your proposed field trials take place in the newly specified eligible regions, which include South America, Central America, Western North America, or global arid/irrigated systems. You should also note that funding can no longer be used for tuition, building construction, or commercial scaling. Finally, the updated guidelines explicitly exclude biochar studies and standalone life cycle or socioeconomic analyses.
Funder: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Due Dates: March 18, 2026 (Pre-application) | June 10, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$500,000 per project; project duration 2–3 years; matching funds optional but encouraged
Summary: Supports applied, hypothesis-driven field research on enhanced efficiency fertilizers to improve crop nutrient use efficiency, yields, and environmental outcomes in maize systems.
Key Information: Pre-application approval is required before submitting a full application.