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Commission Funding Opportunities

Please refer to the table below for a full list of available opportunities, sorted by deadline. Additional information and links to the RFPs are provided in the following section.

If you have questions about the WSU submission process, please contact CAHNRS Office of Research.

ProgramPreproposal DeadlineFull Proposal DeadlineAward Period (years)
USA PulsesDec 5, 2025
Red Raspberry ResearchDec 12, 20251
Washington WineNov 7, 2025Jan 23, 20261 to 5
Washington GrainOct 31, 2025Feb, 20261 to 3

USA Pulses/ USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council

Summary

The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC) requests research proposals investigating pulse crops (dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas) for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Plans of work will be accepted for research of the following topics: Breeding & Variety Trials & Genetics, Crop Management & Sustainability, Nutrition & Health Benefits, or Product Development.

Contact Yukiko Naruoka or Todd Scholz with questions.

Important Deadlines

  • Invitation Release:
    October 20, 2025
  • Proposal Deadline:
    December 5, 2025
Request for Proposals

Washington Red Raspberry Commission

Summary

The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) is issuing a request for proposals for research in the upcoming year (January – December 2026). WRRC is interested in supporting projects that align with the current research priorities (Appendix A). WRRC research grants are open to non-profit organizations, including commodity groups/associations and farmers’ groups, private enterprises such as pest consultants and food processors, and university and extension programs.

Contact Gavin Willis with questions.

Important Deadlines

  • Proposal Deadline:
    December 12, 2025
Request for Proposals

Washington Grain Commission

Summary

The Washington Grain Commission (WGC) seeks preproposals from Washington State University and USDA-ARS scientists for new research projects eligible for funding in its FY 2027 budget cycle (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). Researchers will receive feedback regarding the WGC’s interest in receiving a full proposal, suggested modifications to project objectives, and other relevant input.

Contact Rich Koenig with questions.

Important Deadlines

  • Pre-Proposal Deadline:
    October 31, 2025
  • Proposal Deadline: February, 2026
Request for Proposals (.docx)

Washington State Wine Commission

Summary

The Washington wine industry supports viticulture and enology research to advance Washington grape and wine quality through a competitive grant program administered by the Washington Wine Commission. Awards will be announced on or before the first week of May. Funding year runs from July 1 to June 30.

Contact Melissa Hansen with questions.

Important Deadlines

  • Pre-Proposal Deadline:
    November 7, 2025
  • Continuing and New Proposals: January 23, 2026
Short-term (1 yr) grants (.docx)
Intermediate grants (.docx)

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission

Summary

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) and the Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission (OSCC) are seeking cherry and stone fruit research proposals in the following priority areas. Topics marked with an * are of special interest to the committee for the FY 25 funding cycle. 2026 NW Cherry and Stone Fruit Research Priorities.

Important Deadlines

  • Pre-Proposal Deadlines:
Cherry8-22-25
Technology9-19-25
Apple Crop Protection10-24-25
Apple Horticulture and Postharvest10-24-25
Pear12-8-25
Request for Proposals

Washington Blueberry Commission

Summary

Research proposals for 2025 are now being accepted. Proposals will be evaluated based on the listed priorities. Proposals for issues other than those listed as priorities are eligible for funding. Researchers may be requested to give a presentation at the Washington Small Fruit Conference in 2025. Researchers accepting funds from the Washington Blueberry Commission are required to make a presentation scheduled by the Commission on the results of their work at a grower meeting and/or at an annual berry research review meeting.

Contact Megan Finkenbinder with questions.

Important Deadlines

  • Proposal Deadline:
    December 11, 2024
Request for Proposals