• Program Information
• Proposal Deadline:
  

  May 15, 2013

• Program Description

  The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) offers funding for organic seed quality or crop breeding projects. This funding is available for organic crop breeding and seed quality education and outreach projects thanks to a partnership with Seed Matters.
  
  OFRF education and outreach grants are intended to fund development of educational activities and resources on certified organic production. OFRF does not provide funding to start or expand a commercial enterprise.
  
  Fundable topics in the category of organic seed quality and crop breeding include, but are not limited to, developing educational materials and activities on:

  • Effective seed treatments allowable under the organic standards
  • Maintaining seed quality during processing and handling
  • Small-scale seed harvesting, drying, and processing methods
  • On-farm or participatory breeding and selection methods.

• Other opportunities from Organic Farming Research Foundation

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