$34 Million Available for Water Research and Outreach Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is soliciting proposals for their “Water for Food Production Systems Challenge Area”.

The goal of the AFRI program is to sustainably increase agricultural productivity while reducing the amount of water used, and preserving water quality.

Just about anyone can apply for the grant. Selected projects will include those focused on research, education, and or extension. Applicants can be faculty researchers at colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, businesses, individuals, and many others.

The deadline to submit a letter of intent is May 17, 2017, and then the proposal is due by August 2, 2017. Visit the AFRI-Water for Food Production Systems Challenge Area for more information and to view the Request for Applications.

For information about this and other funding opportunities, visit our website at http://arkansas-water-center.uark.edu/funding.php.