Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council Grant

The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council Grant aims to support local grain producers by funding research and projects that enhance economic sustainability. Priority areas include reducing fresh water usage, developing new grain varieties, and improving production methods. The grant program ensures that findings are accessible to all Arizona grain producers, fostering innovation and growth in the agricultural sector. This initiative aligns with the state's commitment to advancing agricultural practices for better resource management.

AGRPC GRANT PROGRAM
The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council (“AGRPC”) has established a Grant program to assist Arizona grain producers in identifying solutions to production issues. All research findings, abstracts, and reports resulting from funds awarded through this grant process shall be made available to Arizona grain producers through the AGRPC. The AGRPC is exempt from the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 24, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to grants pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2706(B)(6) and instead awards grants according to the competitive grant solicitation requirements of A.A.C. R3-9-205.
PROPOSED PROJECTS
A.R.S. § 3-584(B)(3) provides the AGRPC may participate in any program or project that the AGRPC determines appropriate to provide education, publicity or other assistance to facilitate further development of the Arizona grain industry.
The AGRPC is interested in projects that will address the economic sustainability of small grain production in Arizona, i.e. input resources. A.R.S. § 3-584(C)(5) provides the AGRPC may make grants to research agencies for financing appropriate studies, research projects and programs to assist in the:
Reduction of fresh water consumption;Development of new grain varieties;Improvement of production and handling methods;Research and design of new or improved harvesting and handling equipment.
Studies, projects and programs may involve other crops as long as there is a net benefit to small grain production.