Seeding Solutions
Program Contact
Dr. Kathleen Boomer
kboomer@foundationfar.org
Development Contact
Catherine Maxwell
cmaxwell@foundationfar.org
Now accepting pre-proposals.
About Seeding Solutions
Launched in 2017, Seeding Solutions is our annual competitive grant program that supports bold research in any of our Research Priority Areas. FFAR awards approximately 10 grants ranging between $300,000 to $1 million. Grantees must provide matching funds from non-federal partners.
We support innovative projects that address challenges in food supply and agroecosystem management through novel partnerships. Such collaborations provide opportunities to engage stakeholders as integral members of the research team and increase the likelihood of a project’s application beyond its scope.
Recently Awarded Seeding Solutions Grants
A new methods of managing human waste for improved soil health, carbon sequestration, contaminant removal, and social acceptability
Year Awarded 2022
FFAR award amount $330,256
Total award amount $660,517
Location Brattelboro, VT
Program Seeding Solutions
Matching Funders Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Rich Earth Institute, University of Michigan
Grantee Institution Rich Earth Institute
Development of new alphaamylase immunoassays to preserve wheat grain value and accelerate breeding for climate resilience
Year Awarded 2022
FFAR award amount $835,889
Total award amount $2,037,107
Location Pullman, WA
Program Seeding Solutions
Matching Funders EnviroLogix, HighLine Grain Growers, The McGregor Company, Washington Grain Commission, Washington State University, The Wheat Marketing Center
Grantee Institution Washington State University