call for proposals is OPEN for FY2026/27
USA Pulses Research Grant Opportunity
Who should apply?
University research teams, extension specialists, public-private consortia, and innovators delivering applied solutions for U.S. pulse growers and consumers.
what we fund
- Climate-resilient breeding, genetics, and trait characterization
- Human nutrition, health, and market-building consumer insights
- Food technology, processing, and value-added product innovation
- On-farm production systems, sustainability, and economic analysis
Question about eligibility or scope? Contact Dr. Naruoka
Key resources
grant funding timeline
| Release of RFP | October, 2026 |
| Deadline for Submission | December 4, 2026 |
| Joint Research Review Presentations | February 23-25, 2027 |
| Applicants will be asked to present a brief overview of the proposal. Presentations may be in-person or via video teleconference. | |
| Award notices | Mid-Late July 2027 |
| Contracts with USA Pulses and Institutions | August 2027 |
| Research and reporting activity | July 2027 to June 2028 |
| Publications and Final reports due | December 2028 |
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