Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

📋 Eligible Entities - Agriculture industry associations (primary eligible recipients) - Industry groups focused on specific agricultural sectors - Cooperative associations in the agriculture sector - Not-for-profit organizations representing agricultural interests - Associations must demonstrate established membership and industry representation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $80,000 per project - Assistance Level: 75% to 100% non-repayable grant funding - Matching Requirements: 0% to 25% cost-sharing (depending on assistance level selected) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Funding Structure: Direct grant disbursement based on eligible expenses and project timeline ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Yield evaluation research and field trials - Climate adaptation and resilience studies - Pest management research and innovation - Pollination improvement initiatives - On-farm diversification feasibility studies - New agri-based product development - Clean technology and sustainable agriculture solutions - Environmental issue mitigation research - Applied research personnel and consultant fees - Equipment and materials directly related to research activities - Data collection, analysis, and reporting costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Scope: Must focus on applied research with direct agricultural industry benefit - Deliverables: Research findings and reports must be shared with industry members - Timeline: Projects must align with specified funding cycle deadlines - Reporting: Regular progress reports and final research documentation required - Industry Relevance: Research outcomes must address identified sector challenges or opportunities - Accountability: Funds must be tracked and documented for audit purposes - Eligible Activities: Research must be applied (not purely theoretical) with commercial or practical application potential