The Kentucky Horticulture Council (KHC) is pleased to announce funding opportunities for research projects that deliver measurable impacts on Kentucky’s commercial farm operations and horticulture industry. This competitive grant program supports applied research directly addressing challenges faced by Kentucky’s horticultural industry. All projects must include specific metrics to estimate and track farm impact, such as the number of producers benefiting and measurable improvements achieved by relevant operations.
Available funding includes one-year ($5,000) and two-year ($10,000) research grants for participating Kentucky institutions. While multiple proposals may be submitted from a single institution, preference will be given to funding one proposal per institution per year. All proposals must align with KHC’s strategic priorities. Successful proposals must include detailed plans for measuring and reporting farm impact, with input from participating producers and industry stakeholders.
Read through the Call for Proposals below to learn more about this grant program. Once you are ready, click the photo at the top of the page or click this link to apply: https://forms.gle/bXTvg3pYeKywwB6e7
For detailed information on focus areas and eligibility, please refer to the full program guidelines below:
Funding and Purpose
This program is made possible with funds from the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund (KADF), demonstrating our commitment to supporting local producers in meeting buyer requirements and growing their businesses.