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.

Special Request for Updated Economic Study

The U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) is pleased to announce a special request to update and build upon its 2017 Economic Impact of USWBSI’s Scab Initiative to Reduce FHB study. Please review the full proposal requirements, submission instructions and proposal form and templates:

Links coming soon for...

  • Economic Study Proposal Requirements and Instructions
  • Economic Study Proposal Form (required)
  • Economic Study Budget Template (required)
  • Economic Study Submission - due September 18

Key Deadlines & Submission Timeline

September 18, 2026                    
Proposal & Supporting Document Submission

September 21–30, 2026*            
Proposal Review & Funding Determinations

Early October, 2026*                    
PI Notification of Decisions

*Review and notification dates are projected and subject to change. The USWBSI Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) will notify all submitters of final timing.

FY27 Continuations (Funded USWBSI PIs only)

Currently funded USWBSI PIs received notification from the USWBSI NFO regarding the specific instructions and documentation required for their FY27 Continuations. All currently funded PIs are listed in the 2026 USWBSI Project Database.

 

 

FY30 Next Request for Proposals

The next open solicitation for new USWBSI proposals will be posted in July 2029 for funding consideration in FY30. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions?

 

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

Archive of Prior USWBSI Request for Pre-Proposals

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.