USADPLC Dry Pea & Lentil Council Grant Opportunity

USADPLC Dry Pea & Lentil Council Grant Opportunity

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
Amount: US $16,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC) invites research proposals for pulse crops, focusing on breeding, nutrition, crop management, and product development for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Projects should adopt a transdisciplinary approach to tackle complex challenges, with average awards around $30,000. Researchers are encouraged to leverage industry funding for matching grants. Note that equipment purchases over $10,000 are not eligible. Compliance with specific proposal guidelines is essential.

Overview

The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC) requests research proposals investigating pulse crops (dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas) for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Plans of work will be accepted for research pertaining to the following topics: Breeding & Variety Trials & GeneticsNutrition & Health BenefitsCrop Management & SustainabilityProduct Development Research proposals may address one or multiple of the topics above. As an example, “Improving Nutritional Factors of Pulses through Breeding and Crop Management”, would address three priorities. Transdisciplinary plans of work that reach across disciplines, expertise, and institutions are encouraged and expected. The committee will recognize projects that address a complex research challenge with a non-reductionist, integrated approach. The average award amount is approximately $30,000 with awards ranging from $16,000-$75,000. The USADPLC strategic plan prioritizes the decision-making process for funding. Research proposals for equipment purchases above $10,000 will not be considered in this call for proposals and any equipment requests below $10,000 will be considered on a case by case basis. Please note there are specific instructions for variety trial proposals especially in regards to the proposal budget and reporting. The Research Committee reviewing proposals is interested in projects that may increase research funding through matching dollars. Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals that use industry funding to gain matching funding for research via USDA grants or other special funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

Please note, the USADPLC does not pay indirect costs.