The Leopold Center is interested in research and programs that can make agriculture more profitable and keep small and mid-sized farmers on the land. Most of our current work is done in one of our three initiatives, with funds granted on a competitive process. Read the Center's most recent Request for Preproposals (RFP).
Each year the Leopold Center awards grants to projects that further the work of the Center's three initiatives. Check this page for a list of current work funded by the Leopold Center on a competitive basis.
If farmers are to stay in business,
they need to take advantage of new marketing
opportunities as quickly as possible. Check this page for current projects and activities in the Marketing
and Food Systems initiative.
Policy decisions affect many things
that happen in agriculture. Check this page for current projects and activities in the Policy
initiative.
Increasing biodiversity and using
free ecosystem services can transform
agriculture. Check this page for current projects and activities in the
Ecology initiative.
To fulfill its legislative mandate to conduct research, the Center has operated a competitive grants program since 1988, and supported issue teams, special projects and issue-based research initiatives. Check this page for summaries of completed grants and other
projects.
The Leopold Center also serves as a catalyst and convener to bring people together to tackle projects that address the social, environmental and economic challenges in agriculture. Check this page for special
projects or work we're doing with other partners.
Helpful reporting and budget forms and other information are located on this page for use by groups and individuals who are receiving competitive grant funds from the Leopold Center.