Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to the Soyb

Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to the Soybean Farming Industry in Delaware

Soybean Checkoff Research Funding Grant

GrantWatch ID# 187308

Agency: Foundation

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Funding Source

Delaware Soybean Board (DSB)

Geographic Focus

USA: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York City; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; Washington, DC; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming

Important Dates

Deadline: 12/15/22

Grant Description

Grants to USA researchers for research projects related to the soybean farming industry in Delaware. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, production, emerging markets, and technology. Funding is intended to increase crop yield; provide Delaware soybean farmers with the information they need to deal with weed and pest threats to their crops; and provide Delaware soybean farmers with the information they need to access and implement best production practices to help them continue to be good stewards of the land.

Research Priority List

The Board of Directors of the Delaware Soybean Board provides the following list of interest areas as a guide for researchers interested in advancing a proposal to the Board for funding. The following items are not ranked in order of importance. Those submitting requests are not limited to this list and are encouraged to submit proposals which will have the greatest impact on soybean farming in Delaware.

Production

Increase Yield

Variety selection
Genetics
Crop Protection Products

Weeds/Pests

Deer, stink bugs, spider mites, Dectes stem borer
Palmer Amaranth, Mare’s Tail, Lambsquarter, Spurred anoda

Environment

Use of Early Maturing Varieties
Irrigation
Fertigation

Emerging Markets

Unique Market Opportunities

Biodiesel Use/Sales Quantification
Export Opportunities
Soybean Quality
Specialty Variety Opportunities
Edible Bean Opportunities
Direct Marketing Opportunities
Crop Insurance Value Assessment

Technology

New Tech Options
ROI
How to Use

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Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Criteria for Eligibility

Research must be led by a principal investigator. The grant must be presented to an organization.

The Board does not pay the Principal Investigator's Salary/Benefits.

The Board does not fund indirect costs.

Pre-Application Information

Timeline:
- 1st week of November: Request for proposals announced
- December 15: Full proposals due back to office
- January: Proposals to USB and Board
- January: Funding meeting
- March: Funding decision announced

Payments will be made as follows: 50% of project funding upon receipt of a fully executed Research Agreement, 30% upon receipt of a progress/interim report which is requested in August, and 20% upon receipt of an annual report.

Term of Contract

Please note that the Board can fund multi-year projects. However, multi-year projects will be reviewed every year for further funding.

Contact Information

Please submit applications to: Danielle@desoybeans.org

Danielle Bauer
Delaware Soybean Board
Executive Director
443-812-4526

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