{"id":1793,"date":"2023-09-14T08:42:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/research\/?page_id=1793"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:43:22","slug":"wa-commission-funding-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/research\/wa-commission-funding-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Commission Funding Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about the WSU submission process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:arcgrants@wsu.edu\">CAHNRS Office of Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Program<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Preproposal Deadline<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Full Proposal Deadline<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Award Period (years)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">USA Pulses<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dec 5, 2025<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Red Raspberry Research<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dec 12, 2025<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Washington Wine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nov 7, 2025<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Jan 23, 2026<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1 to 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Washington Grain<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oct 31, 2025<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Feb, 2026<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1 to 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>USA Pulses\/ USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/usapulses.org\/2019\/01\/16\/research\/?R6wF9AvbqY=8D27EC69680AC5115C17EFF70DB24795\">USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council <\/a>(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 &amp; Variety Trials &amp; Genetics, Crop Management &amp; Sustainability, Nutrition &amp; Health Benefits, or Product Development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"mailto:ynaruoka@usapulses.org\">Yukiko Naruoka<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:toddscholz@usapulses.org\">Todd Scholz<\/a> with questions.<\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-acaabee2-5745-490f-8900-fd086288545b\"><li>Invitation Release:<br><strong>October 20, 2025<\/strong><br><\/li><li>Proposal Deadline:<br><strong>December 5, 2025<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/insightly-bee-editor.s3.amazonaws.com\/images\/994986\/20251020_2026-27+USA+Pulses+RFP.pdf?R6wF9AvbqY=8D27EC69680AC5115C17EFF70DB24795\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest for Proposals\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Washington Red Raspberry Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) is issuing a request for proposals for research in the upcoming year (January \u2013 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\u2019 groups, private enterprises such as pest consultants and food processors, and university and extension programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"mailto:gavin@redrazz.org\" data-type=\"URL\">Gavin Willis<\/a> with questions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-acaabee2-5745-490f-8900-fd086288545b\"><li>Proposal Deadline:<br><strong>December 12, 2025<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3174\/2025\/09\/2026-WRRC-Research-Call-for-Proposals.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest for Proposals\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Washington Grain Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Washington Grain Commission (WGC) seeks preproposals from Washington State University and USDA-ARS scientists for <strong>new <\/strong>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\u2019s interest in receiving a full proposal, suggested modifications to project objectives, and other relevant input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"mailto:richk@wsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto: richk@wsu.edu\">Rich Koenig<\/a> with questions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pre-Proposal Deadline:<br><strong>October 31, 2025<\/strong><\/li><li>Proposal Deadline:                 <strong>February, 2026<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3174\/2025\/10\/Washington-Grain-Commission-Research-PreProposal-RFP-1-1.doc\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest for Proposals (.docx)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Washington State Wine Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"mailto:mhansen@washington wine.org\">Melissa Hansen<\/a> with questions.<\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pre-Proposal Deadline:<br><strong>November 7, 2025<\/strong><\/li><li>Continuing and New Proposals: <strong>January 23, 2026<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3174\/2025\/09\/FY27_ShorttermRFA.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tShort-term (1 yr) grants  (.docx)             \t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3174\/2025\/09\/WSU_RFA_FY27.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tIntermediate grants (.docx)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/treefruitresearch.org\/requests-for-proposals\/active-requests-for-proposals\/\">NW Cherry and Stone Fruit Research Priorities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pre-Proposal Deadlines:     <br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cherry<\/td><td>8-22-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technology<\/td><td>9-19-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Crop Protection<\/td><td>10-24-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Horticulture and Postharvest<\/td><td>10-24-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pear<\/td><td>12-8-25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/treefruitresearch.org\/requests-for-proposals\/active-requests-for-proposals\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest for Proposals\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Washington Blueberry Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"mailto:mfinkenbinder@agr.wa.gov\">Megan Finkenbinder<\/a> with questions.<\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3>Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-acaabee2-5745-490f-8900-fd086288545b\"><li>Proposal Deadline:<br><strong>December 11, 2024<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3174\/2024\/11\/2025-WBC-Request-For-Proposals.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest for Proposals\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please refer to the table below for a full list of available opportunities, sorted by deadline. 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