Agricultural Research Institute Grant Competition

Announced on: Monday, Oct. 23, 2023

Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) 2024/2025 Call for Proposals-

Due 11/1/23

ARI System Grants ONLY*

The CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) is accepting applications for the 24/25 CSU System competition. The ARI competition provides public funds from the State of California that require at least one-to-one match. Match from Industry Partners, Commodity Boards, or Agency and Community resources help to fund high impact applied agricultural research, development, and technology transfer. Both Cash and In-kind match are acceptable!

• CSU ARI System grants can be funded for a maximum of 3 years with a minimum request of $75,000 per year and a maximum request of $150,000 per year. System proposal must be collaborative and to be competitive should include partners from other Universities.

Pre-proposals and DRAFT documents are required and due in Cayuse 11/1/23

All proposals must address improving the economic efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability of California Agriculture and its allied industries. Please review the Request for Proposals for more details on program priorities. Multi-disciplinary proposal are encouraged. Please contact your Development Specialist for help in navigating the process and getting ideas!