This page is an alphabetical list of Nebraska Commodity Board funding opportunities managed in part by ARD. Current Request for Proposal (RFP) information will be made available upon notification from the applicable Check-Off Boards. Note: This is not an exhaustive list, the IANR Finance & Personnel External Funds Team would be the primary contact for administering funding opportunities with any Commodity group not listed below.
For commodity board opportunities listed below, please refer to the supplemental ARD guidelines that list the internal due dates and processes for proposal submission.
No-cost extensions will be granted only under extenuating circumstances, will require prior approval by the applicable Commodity Board, and will be contingent on a satisfactory merit review conducted by the respective Commodity Board. The NE Soybean Board requires their Project Change Request form be filled out and signed by Dr. Santiago before ARD sends the completed form to NSB. For all other commodity related NCE requests, please contact the IANR Finance & Personnel External Funds Team. Click here to download ARD NCE Guidelines.
Please contact Héctor Santiago (hsantiago@unl.edu) or Jennifer McMahon (jmcmahon10@unl.edu) for questions.
2024-25 RFP Due Dates Summary
Commodity Board RFPs will be released upon receipt
| Commodity Board | Internal Due Date (Must be fully routed in NUgrant by 5:00 PM CST) | Commodity Board Due Date | No-cost Extension Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE Corn Board | Friday, January 5, 2024 | Friday, January 12, 2024 | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| NE Soybean Board | Thursday, January 4, 2024 | Friday, January 19, 2024 | Friday, July 12, 2024 |
| NE Dry Bean Commission | Friday, January 12, 2024 | Friday, January 19, 2024 | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| NE Wheat Board | Friday, January 26, 2024 |
Monday, Februar 5, 2024 |
Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| NE Dry Pea & Lentil Commission | Monday, January 29, 2024 |
Monday, February 5, 2024 |
Friday, May 31, 2024 |
Nebraska Corn Board | www.nebraskacorn.gov/
- Executive Director: Kelly Brunkhorst
- Director of Research: Rachael Whitehair
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 204
Lincoln NE 68521-6729
Ph: 402-471-2676 | Fax: 402-471-3345
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
Proposals must be approved in NUgrant by all investigators and Unit Administrators before 5:00 pm, Central time, Friday, January 5, 2024.
Corn Board RFP (PDF) | NCB Submission Guide (PDF) | Upcoming NE Corn Board Meeting Agenda (January 30, 2024 | Grand Island, NE)
Nebraska Dry Bean Commission | www.nebraskadrybean.nebraska.gov
- Executive Director: Lynn Reuter
- UNL Ex-Officio: Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center Director
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Ph: 308-632-1258 | Email: dryediblebeans@nebraska.gov
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
Proposals must be approved in NUgrant by all investigators and Unit Administrators before 5:00 pm, Central time, Thursday, January 12, 2024.
Dry Bean RFP (PDF) / Submission Guide (PDF)
Nebraska Soybean Board | www.nebraskasoybeans.org/
- Executive Director: Andy Chvatal, Executive Director
3815 Touzalin Ave, Suite 101
Lincoln, NE 68507
Ph: 402-441-3240 | Fax: 402-441-3238
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
Proposals must be approved in NUgrant by all investigators and Unit Administrators before 5:00 pm, Central time, Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Please note, the Nebraska Soybean Board runs on a Federal Fiscal Year basis (Oct 1-Sept 30)
NE Soybean Board RFP Documents | RFP/Project Reporting Timeline (PDF) | Project Change Request Form |Upcoming NE Soybean Board Meeting Agenda - here (March 19 & 20 | Lincoln, NE)
Nebraska Wheat Board | www.nebraskawheat.com/
- Executive Director: Royce Schaneman
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 202
Lincoln, NE 68521-6730
Ph: 402-471-2358 | Email: wheat.board@nebraska.gov
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
Proposals must be approved in NUgrant by all investigators and Unit Administrators before 5:00 pm, Central time, Thursday, January 26, 2024.
Wheat Board RFP (PDF) | ARD Submission Guide (PDF) | Upcoming NE Wheat Board Meeting Agenda - here (Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | North Platte, NE)
Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil | www.nebraskawheat.com/
- Executive Director: Royce Schaneman
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 202
Lincoln, NE 68521-6730
Ph: 402-471-2358 | Email: wheat.board@nebraska.gov
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
Proposals must be approved in NUgrant by all investigators and Unit Administrators before 5:00 pm, Central time, Monday, January 29, 2024.
NE Dry Pea & Lentil RFP (PDF) | ARD Submission Guide (PDF) | Upcoming NE Dry Pea & Lentil Commission Meeting Agenda - here (Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | North Platte, NE)
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North Central Soybean Research Program | https://ncsrp.com/
- Executive Director: Ed Anderson
1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny, Iowa 50023 | Email: dkurth@iasoybeans.com
FY 2024-2025 Request For Proposals
NCSRP RFP (PDF) | Allowed/Not Allowed Funding (PDF) | RFP Cover Sheet (DOC) or (PDF) RFP Proposal Template (DOCX) or (PDF) | Budget Summary Spreadsheet (XLSX)