Funding-KY Soybean Board Proposals: February 4, 2011

The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board (KSPB) is requesting research proposals for possible funding in fiscal year 2012.  Proposals will be accepted from interested groups until Friday February 4, 2011.  Funds will be available beginning July 1, 2011.  The RFP is attached or you may find it on our website www.kysoy.org.

The Board will consider proposals at their March Board Meeting in Princeton.  Research funds shall be used explicitly for actual costs of the proposed research with no allowances for overhead and administrative costs.  Also remember that equipment cannot be purchased with Checkoff dollars.

Research Priorities

Proposals are requested in three broad categories.

1. Increasing new uses for soybeans.  The board seeks additional research that will lead to the development and demand for new soybean products.

2. Research education programs to keep producers up-to-date on the latest research technology.  The board seeks educational programs that will transfer innovative research technology to producers to maximize their profit potential.

3. Reducing the cost of producing soybeans.  The board seeks additional research that will lead to low-cost soybean production.

Please mail 19 3-hole punched copies of each proposal to the College of Agriculture Research Office.  The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board is tentatively scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 to review projects.  If you would like to present your project to the board in person, please call the office at 1-800-232-6769 as the date may change due to weather and planting conditions.