MULTISTATE PROJECTS

The Multistate project proposals should address a critical issue facing the Western Region.  View the list of Western priorities.   The faculty advisor and student should apply together.  The multistate project proposals need to involve at least 2 Western Land Grant Institutions and must include research and extension activities. The budget should not exceed $35,000. You can find more information below.   

WRDC Multistate Integrated Research and Extension Seed Grants

To foster multistate collaboration and good integration between research and extension activities, the WRDC invests in supporting Multistate Integrated Research and Extension Projects addressing critical priorities identified by the WRDC BOD during its 2024 annual meeting. Up to $35,000 will be awarded for each project.  

Multistate integrated projects must have active involvement from two or more western’s land-grant institutions (both 1994 or 1862 institutions) or territories from start to finish and include research and extension activities that supplement and reinforce each other. These projects must have a high potential for obtaining external funding through federal competitive grants to sustain and enable the projects’ ability to meet their objectives. The project’s duration will be one year, with the possibility of being renewed for a second year, subject to funding. The budget allocation to either component (research or Extension) cannot exceed 66%, ensuring a balanced effort in both areas. HATCH and Cooperative Extension multistate project teams will be eligible to apply for this funding. Proposals submitted for review will be evaluated based on their relevance to the priorities of the WRDC program and their overall merit.  

All proposals must contain the following:

Submission Checklist

  • Cover page  
  • Project Narrative  
  • Bibliography & References Cited  
  • Project Team Members and Roles   
  • Biographical Sketches of all team members  
  • Letters of Stakeholder Support  
  • Budget and Budget Justification  
  • Timeline  
  • Subrecipient form  
  • Statement of responsibility

Download Proposal Materials (in development)

Proposals are submitted by email at wrdc@uidaho.edu.