Grazing Grants for Research: 2008 Request for Proposals
The 2008 Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Grant program invites proposals for research in managed intensive grazing.  For this RFP, approximately $246,000 in research funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008 and funds should be available for the 2008 growing season.

Details for the Research Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Process - 6 page PDF

The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative is a national effort begun in 1991 to help landowners improve the ecological and productive condition of the nation's private grazing lands, the economic condition of farmers and ranchers, and the social well being of rural communities.

Who may apply?
Applicants may include, but are not limited to: county, state, and federal agriculture and natural resource agencies, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, grazing networks, and farmers using managed intensive grazing on their operations.

Grant application materials are available now.

2008 Research grant application cover page - 1 page Word doc
2008 Research grant application budget page  - 1 page Word doc

2008 Research grant applications for applied on-farm research funds available:

Categories 1 & 2 – UW Cooperative Research, Farmer Assisted and Applied On-Farm Research - 3 page Word doc

The amount of funding available for Grazing Research is approximately $246,000 with a maximum award of $30,000. Project Managers may request two years of funding with a maximum award over the two years of $60,000.  Producers are encouraged to apply.

Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service and are part of the federal Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative begun in 1991.

Send applications to:
Laura Paine, Agricultural Business Development
WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Street address: 2811 Agricultural Drive, Madison, WI 53704-6777

Please address questions to Laura Paine, at (608) 224-5120. E-mail: laura.paine@wisconsin.gov.