Supports research projects that enhance understanding of regenerative agriculture practices leading to positive environmental and welfare outcomes. Funded projects should address ecosystem services linked to nutrient density, integrated crop-livestock systems to reduce inputs, and perennial weed control without herbicides. Grants support peer-reviewed open access publications and prioritize translational research involving both researchers and practitioners, with budgets from $100,000 to $400,000 and preferred completion within 36 months.
Eligible applicants include researchers, graduate students, and extension professionals from domestic nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)). Applicants should be interested in sharing knowledge with landowners, farmers, and ranchers, with a preference for translational research projects.