MGPUB: Check-off Grant

MGPUB: Check-off Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB)
Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Summary

The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) is inviting proposals aimed at enhancing the profitability of grain production in Maryland. Established in 1991, MGPUB manages a voluntary checkoff program funded by grain producers. The board supports projects related to corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and rapeseed/canola, focusing on education, promotion, and research to improve public understanding of agriculture. This initiative seeks to provide financial backing for impactful agricultural endeavors.

Overview

About The Maryland Grain Producers Association is a membership organization of grain producers across the state. The organization’s major role is to act as a voice for grain farmers, mostly through its legislative activities both at the state and federal level. Members stay informed through newsletters, social media, and the Maryland Commodity Classic. The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board was established in 1991 to administer the Maryland Grain Checkoff Program. Grain producers in Maryland voted to institute this voluntary checkoff program, which is funded by participating growers donating 0.5% of each Maryland bushel sold. With this funding, the board can fulfill its mission to increase the profitability of Maryland grain production and to improve public understanding of agriculture through promotion, education, and research. Check-off Grants The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) is seeking proposals from universities, organizations and individuals to help fulfil its mission to increase the profitability of Maryland grain production and to improve the public understanding of agriculture. MGPUB will be using checkoff investments to support these education, promotion and research projects. Proposals should be related to a grain for which MGPUB receives checkoff income including corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and rapeseed/canola. Projects are generally funded proportionately to checkoff income received (top crops are corn, wheat, then barley).

Eligibility

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