Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on public barley breeding programs at Land Grant universities

Mission: The research grant program is directed at meeting AMBA's mission to encourage and support an adequate supply of high quality malting barley for the malting, brewing, distilling, and food industries and to increase understanding of malting barley.

Funding Focus Areas

  • Applied barley breeding and related support programs, including basic research
  • Disease research and management
  • Insect pest research
  • Variety evaluation
  • Production and management
  • Malting quality research
  • Nitrogen optimization and emissions reduction
  • Cold tolerance and winter hardiness
  • Disease resistance development
  • Preharvest sprouting prevention
  • Bacterial leaf streak susceptibility
  • Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) control measures

Key Information

  • Funding Source: Member dues from 50+ malting, brewing, distilling, and food companies
  • Complementary Support: AMBA's direct investment augments state and federal funds allocated for barley research
  • Core Philosophy: Collaborative efforts between state and federal research facilities and industry partners
  • Primary Beneficiaries: Public barley breeders and research programs

Recent Award Examples (2025-2026)

Recent funded projects include research at:

  • University of Minnesota
  • Michigan State University
  • Ohio State University
  • UC-Davis
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Vermont
  • Montana State University
  • University of Idaho
  • North Dakota State University
  • University of Wisconsin
  • University of Nebraska
  • Oregon State University
  • Virginia Tech
  • Washington State University

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are available on the AMBA website. Members can review the full list of grant proposals in the members-only section of the website.

Note: Specific step-by-step application instructions, required materials, and submission formats are not provided in the available content. Full application details should be obtained by contacting AMBA directly or visiting the members portal.

What American Malting Barley Association Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
8
Total given
$381K
Median grant
$32K
Range
$8,800–$112K
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • University of Minnesota

    Research

    $112K

  • North Dakota State University

    Research

    $102K

  • Oregon State University

    Research

    $60K

  • Montana State University

    Research

    $44K

  • Washington State University

    Research

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Agriculture
  • Science research

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