Oregon Beef Council Research FY 2027–2028 supports mainly Oregon State University faculty in animal science and rangeland research to enhance the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations.
The page now lists an anticipated October 2027 deadline instead of October 9, 2026; check ARF’s funding opportunities page for a confirmed date. Instructions to upload only one proposal or report per submission and email Charlene Wilkinson afterward are no longer listed, so consult the RFP for current submission requirements.
Funder: Oregon Beef Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $160,000 annually across animal science and rangeland science research ($80,000 each)
Summary: Supports research addressing Oregon Beef Council priorities to enhance the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations.
The Oregon Beef Council supports animal science and rangeland science research, with proposals administered through Oregon State University’s Agricultural Research Foundation (ARF). The council issues an annual request for proposals and prioritizes work that enhances the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations. Its research support goes primarily to faculty at Oregon State University.
Research funding comes from Oregon’s producer-funded beef checkoff. Under the state’s “Five Dimes” assessment, ten cents per head is earmarked for rangeland research and ten cents for animal science research. The council’s research RFP provides the current priorities and application requirements for this opportunity.