Request for Research Funding

USWBSI Research Funding Opportunities

Currently, the USWBSI has the following funding opportunities available. PIs are encouraged to carefully review the instructions and requirements

FY25 Continuation Requests 
(CLOSED)

All funded PIs submitted continuations for FY25 which were reviewed and final continuation applications were submitted to USDA-ARS. Currently, awaiting notification of USDA-ARS funding apportionment to begin processing of agreement amendments.  

Continuation

 


 

 

Note: For Multi-PI funded projects, only the Lead PI on the project will have access to submit the continuation request for the project.

FY26 Request for Project Pre-Proposals
(Opens in June 2025)

FY26 starts a new funding cycle for USWBSI projects. All PIs, including those currently funded, will need to complete all the requirements outlined in the RFP for consideration.

NewPP

 

 

Coming Soon! (Link goes to FY24 RFP for reference only)

Key Deadlines:

  • June 2 - The FY26 RFP will be published  
  • June 3 - LOI forms open for Category 1, 2 and 4
  • June 26 - LOIs are due
  • August 5 - Submission Portal opens
  • September 23 - Pre-proposals due

Questions?

Contact the USWBSI
Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) | nfo@scabusa.org | 517.290.5023

 

The USWBSI is a national multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research consortium whose goal is to develop effective control measures that minimize the threat of Fusarium Head Blight (scab), including the production of mycotoxins, for producers, processors and consumers of wheat and barley. The USWBSI’s annual budget comes from Federal funds appropriated through the USDA-ARS and is currently distributed to nearly 150 research projects in more than 30 states.