Research Grants - Greenacres Foundation
Research Grants from Greenacres Foundation support researchers studying regenerative agriculture to fill knowledge gaps, inform farming practices, and share useful findings with farmers and ranchers.
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Funder: Greenacres Foundation
Due Dates: January 2027 (Anticipated LOI opening) | February 2027 (Anticipated LOI deadline) | April 26, 2027 (Invited proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$400,000 per project; completion within 36 months preferred
Summary: Supports systems-level regenerative agriculture research that fills knowledge gaps and informs agricultural practices.
Key Information: Researchers are limited to one Letter of Intent submission.
Description
Greenacres Foundation supports systems-level research that improves understanding of agricultural practices identified as regenerative. The Cincinnati-based foundation seeks work addressing knowledge gaps and positive outcomes for soil, land, water, climate, livestock, and farmer or rancher welfare. Its research funding reflects its commitment to preserving farmland and woodlands for education and future generations.
Specific interests include linking ecosystem services to food nutrient density, reducing inputs through integrated crop-livestock systems, and controlling perennial weeds without herbicides or major soil disturbance. Translational projects bringing researchers and practitioners together receive priority. The foundation also identifies soil biology’s contribution to food-crop nutritional value as a research question, particularly secondary metabolites with potential beneficial health effects. Funded research is intended to generate open-access, peer-reviewed scientific publications and knowledge useful to landowners, farmers, and ranchers.
