The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is the nation's first state department of agriculture. The agency is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector, including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The department is dedicated to providing support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful and encouraging more farms, ranches and other agriculture business to expand in or relocate to Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for the FY26 Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program. Funds for the program are appropriated to the agency by the Legislature from the State Water Plan Fund.
The funding appropriation for the FY26 Crop & Livestock Research Program is $450,000. Applicants can apply for up to $100,000 for their project. Matching funds are not required but organizational support for the project should be documented in the application.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks to fund projects that align with the guiding principles of the State Water Plan. Areas of particular interest include:
- Improving the performance and marketability of drought-tolerant crops
- Improving the ability of farmers to target inputs to reduce input requirements, increase effectiveness, and reduce nutrient runoff
- Agriculture technology, livestock management, and crop science innovations that reduce water use, improve water quality, or improve drought resilience
Please refer to the Request for Applications document for more information.