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.
 

FY26 Request for Project Pre-Proposals
(USDA-ARS Approval Received on 11/17/25)


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.

NewPPThe FY26 RFP is now published and submissions are being accepted. 


Given delays, the Letter of Intent process is no longer required, all category submissions will go direct to the pre-proposal stage.

Anticipated Deadlines:

  • 11/25/25 - The FY26 RFP will be published  
  • 11/25/25 - Pre-Proposal Submission Portal opens
  • 01/07/26 - Pre-proposals due

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.