How much funding does Delaware Soybean Board Research Grants provide?

Delaware Soybean Board Research Grants provides Varies annually (recent examples: $84,293.66, $57,361, $50,188, $53,762) in funding.

When is the deadline for Delaware Soybean Board Research Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eligible applicants: University researchers (primarily University of Delaware, University of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore).

Delaware Soybean Board Research Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

Varies annually (recent examples: $84,293.66, $57,361, $50,188, $53,762)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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

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University researchers (primarily University of Delaware, University of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

Program Type: Research funding for soybean production and pest/disease management

Geographic Scope: Delaware (with some projects at University of Maryland institutions)

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

Focus Areas:

Pest and disease management (soybean cyst nematode, stink bugs, kudzu bug, thrips, Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus)
Weed control (Palmer Amaranth, herbicide resistance)
Irrigation and fertigation rate optimization
Variety trials for yield improvement
Planting dates and population effects
Slug management and control
Deer damage management
Soil and nutrient management
Environmental sustainability (phosphorus in Chesapeake Bay)
Cover crop management

Eligible Applicants:

University researchers (primarily University of Delaware, University of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

Background:

Program authorized by Congress in 1990
Administered by Delaware Soybean Board, consisting of nine farmer-directors and the Secretary of Agriculture
Recent economic evaluation shows estimated rate of return of $12.34 for every dollar invested in soybean program (Cornell University study, 2019)
Delaware farmers plant approximately 150,000-180,000 acres annually, producing over 7 million bushels and generating approximately $60 million in value to the state

Contact Information:

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: Missouri 74%, Delaware 26%. Top recipient cities: Chesterfield, MO; Newark, DE.

United States Soybean Board · Chesterfield, MO

Required remittance to usb (50% of assessment revenue)

$160K
University of Delaware · Newark, DE

Research

$57K