WA Turfgrass Seed Commission - 2026 Research RFP

The Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission is seeking research proposals for the 2026 fiscal year. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit studies and activities that will support the Washington Mint Commission. Proposals should address areas such as Integrated Pest Management, Agronomic/Sustainability Improvement, New Markets/Other Uses, and Mint in Washington. Proposals are due November 1, 2025, and the funding cycle covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. • Proposals should be self-explanatory and easily understood by producers. • Proposals should address each item listed in the provided format. • Particular focus should be paid to anticipated benefits from the project and how results will solve a problem or enhance the industry. • Specific project objectives are requested so they can be accomplished during the project period. • If a proposal is resubmitted for a continuation of research funding, the resubmitted proposal will be evaluated as a new project and a new set of objectives should be presented. • Maximum proposal length is four pages or less. • 1" margins all around and 12pt Times New Roman font. • Number pages. • All information on the attached application must be included.