Funding Opportunities
Each Regional IPM Center has a competitive grant program to fund IPM research and outreach. The deadlines and details vary – visit your region's funding page for more information:
National Funding Opportunities
Nationwide Equity and Accessibility
The four Regional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Centers champion the development and adoption of integrated pest management, the science of managing pests, while protecting people, the environment and economy. To help increase equity and accessibility within the IPM community, the Regional IPM Centers are providing two funding opportunities: Equity and Accessibility Grants and Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants.
These Equity and Accessibility funding opportunities will be awarded to projects that allow recipients to make progress towards IPM goals, while prioritizing equity and access to IPM tools and resources.
Examples of equity and accessibility projects that have been funded are available. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your ideas for this grant prior to applying, please contact Dr. Katie Hartmann: hartm783@crk.umn.edu.
Equity and Accessibility Grants
The Equity and Accessibility Grant program actively supports initiatives by offering assistance to private individuals and institutions, faculty and qualified staff of two- and four-year universities, businesses, non-profits, commodity organizations, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Applications originating from or including 1890 land grant institutions, Tribal colleges, Hispanic serving institutions, or other minority-serving institutions and organizations are encouraged.
Proposals should:
- Focus on IPM
- Deliver benefits to communities and stakeholders
- Enhance the cultural competency of staff
- Identify gaps in IPM resources and propose ways to improve access
- Conduct needs assessments for the communities being served.
Funding Available: $80,000 with awards of up to $20,000 each
Period of Performance: End date no later than 9/17/25
Application deadline: Open until funds are depleted
Download the Equity and Accessibility Grant RFA
Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants
The Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants program is a smaller-scale funding opportunity for individuals or groups who have innovative ideas but require a smaller budget to execute their projects.
Funding Available: Awards of up to $5,000 each
Period of Performance: End date no later than 9/17/25
Application deadline: Open until funds are depleted
Download the Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants RFA
USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is a main source of IPM funding in the United States. Its IPM-related grant programs include:
· Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, especially the Applied Research and Development Grants
· Specialty Crop Research Initiative
· Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
· Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
· Methyl Bromide Transitions
Search for NIFA grant opportunities