Delaware Soybean Board Promotion and Communication Projects

Program Type: Promotion, marketing, and communication funding for soybean industry

Geographic Scope: Delaware and regional

Funding Source: Soybean checkoff program - farmers contribute one-half of one percent of the net market value of soybeans at first point of sale

Strategic Priority Areas:

• Animal Agriculture
• Consumer Education
• Emerging Markets
• Production
• Regulation
• Technology

Focus Areas (Examples from funded projects):

• Road safety education
• Grain bin safety initiatives
• Export market development for U.S. soy
• Biodiesel blending and technical approvals
• Regional research collaboration
• Agricultural industry outreach and education
• Soybean leadership development
• Specialty agriculture partnerships

Eligible Applicants:

• Organizations aligned with soybean industry priorities including:
  • National Biodiesel Board
  • American Soybean Association (ASA/WISHH Program)
  • Maryland Soybean Board
  • Delmarva Chicken Association
  • University of Delaware
  • Atlantic Soybean Council
  • Clean Fuels Alliance America
  • Other industry and education partners

Background:

• Projects conducted during fiscal year (October 1 - September 30)
• Board consists of nine farmer-directors and the Secretary of Agriculture
• Delaware farmers plant approximately 150,000-165,000 acres annually, producing over 7 million bushels and generating approximately $60 million in value to the state

Contact Information:

• Danielle Bauer Farace, Executive Director
• Delaware Soybean Board
• Phone: 443-812-4526
• Email: Danielle@desoybeans.org
• Website: www.desoybeans.org

Application Process

Submission Timeline:

• Proposal guidelines and application form available for download
• Deadline: July 8 (annual - specific year may vary)
• Projects conducted during fiscal year October 1 - September 30

Application Materials:

• Proposal guidelines document (available in Word and PDF formats)
• Application form (available in Word and PDF formats)

How to Apply:

1. Download proposal guidelines and application form from Delaware Soybean Board website
2. Complete application form according to guidelines
3. Submit by deadline date (typically July 8)

Application Format:

• Word document
• PDF document

Required Information:

• Project description aligned with strategic priorities
• Budget and funding request
• Expected outcomes and impact on Delaware soybean farmers
• Demonstration of how project meets board priorities

Selection Criteria:

• Alignment with DSB Strategic Plan priorities
• Potential impact on soybean farming in Delaware
• Return on investment for farmer-investors
• Projects outside priority areas will also be considered