Seed Grants Program - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign supports ACES faculty and staff in international research and extension to strengthen faculty relationships and increase scholarly impact.
Seed grant proposals are no longer being accepted, and the October 16, 2026 deadline has been removed. The funder says to check back during spring 2027 and has removed the Call for Proposals download link.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline) | October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project
Summary: Supports international research and extension activities that build faculty relationships and increase the impact of ACES scholarship.
Key Information: Open to faculty and staff from all units in the College of ACES.
The International Seed Grants Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) supports international research and extension activities. Coordinated by the ACES Office of International Programs, the program aims to stimulate and strengthen relationships between ACES faculty and international faculty.
Grants can help create new international activities or support work already underway. The program emphasizes international engagement that increases the impact of scholarly work in ACES, connecting research and extension support with relationships across national boundaries. Each project is funded through the Arlys Conrad Endowment Fund.